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单词 cuddling
释义
cuddling
present participle ofcuddle
cuddle
verb[IorT]
uk
/ˈkʌd.əl/us
/ˈkʌd.əl/
to putyourarmsaround someone andholdthem in alovingway, or (of twopeople) toholdeach othercloseto showloveor forcomfort:
She cuddled thebabyandeventuallyitstoppedcrying.
Theysatin the backrowof thecinemakissingand cuddling.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Showing affection
  • affectionate
  • affectionately
  • aw
  • bear hug
  • canoodle
  • chuck
  • cwtch up tosomeone
  • demonstratively
  • demonstrativeness
  • embrace
  • fall intosomeone'sarmsidiom
  • fondle
  • kiss
  • mwah
  • nurse
  • nuzzle
  • osculate
  • PDA
  • to hold/clutch/clasp/takesomeone/somethingtoyourbosomidiom
  • touchy-feely
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Phrasal verb

cuddle up
(Definition ofcuddlingfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofcuddling

cuddling

In English, many past and present participles of verbs can be used as adjectives. Some of these examples may show the adjective use.

However, intimacy was still possible throughcuddlingand touching, and was deemed 'central to well-being'.
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The response of day care staff was also scored, from ignoring through verbal reassurance to picking up,cuddling, and first aid.
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We can only speculate on what the captain's default list must look like when the regulating petty officer charges people withcuddling.
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Thecuddlingof dogs is being promoted in primary schools.
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They are helpless and bewildered, unable to defend themselves against boisterous children and cannot tell the staff that they want anything, especially if it is affection, attention andcuddling.
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He has not much to do beyond hanging out with his friends andcuddlingthe two heroines.
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During the nest building, however, both will spend the nightcuddlinginside the nest.
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One of her arms is nestled comfortably between the spider's strong, hairy forearms, and she appears comfortable with the monstrosity that iscuddlingher.
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After painting and decorating the empty home, the couple find themselvescuddlingand getting into the hot tub together.
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He then sets up camp and lights a fire to keep warm whilstcuddlinghis toy bear.
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Cuts of hercuddlingwith her love interest beside a fire are also included.
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The spoonscuddlingposition is not limited to two people.
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She doesn't handle failure very well, and will console herself bycuddlingstuffed animals.
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This is in addition to hugging/cuddling, holding hands, etc.
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Between 10 am and 4 pm daily, visitors to the park may be photographedcuddlinga koala, at an additional charge.
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