单词	cosy
释义	cosy1 adjectivecosy2 verbcosy3 noun cosyco‧sy1 British English, cozy American English /ˈkəʊzi $ ˈkoʊzi/ ●●○ adjective Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES The fire had been lit and the room looked bright and cosy. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS It wasn't as cosy as Mrs Burbanks' guest house or even as Highbury. Most people like some form of bedside lighting - either for reading in bed or simply to create a cosy atmosphere. Sexy underwear's got nothing on thermal britches and vests when it comes to keeping you cosy in the depths of winter. The bar is warm and cosy, with an open fire and oak beams. The flickering lamp above their heads and the patches of colour round the walls gave the room a cosy lived-in air. They all liked the cosy life. Thesaurus THESAURUS► comfortable making you feel physically relaxed, and not too hard, hot, cold etc. Also used about people feeling physically relaxed: · The hotel was very comfortable.· I tried to get into a more comfortable position. ► comfy informal comfortable – used especially about furniture and clothes: · a comfy armchair· These shoes are very comfy.· Are you comfy? ► cosy British English, cozy American English comfortable and warm – used especially about small rooms, houses etc: · There’s a cosy lounge with a real fire.· a cozy apartment ► snug small, warm, and comfortable, especially in a way that makes you feel protected – used especially about rooms, houses etc. Also used about people feeling warm and comfortable: · It was very cold outside, but our tents were snug and warm.· She wished she was back in her snug little house.· I’m snug as a bug in a rug in here! (=very snug – used in informal British English) ► smooth a smooth journey is comfortable because your car or plane does not shake, or the sea is not rough: · Did you have a smooth flight?· a smooth crossing Longman Language Activatorchairs/places/clothes► comfortable use this about clothes, furniture, or rooms that make you feel comfortable: · Thomas can sleep on the sofa, but I'm afraid it's not as comfortable as a bed.· She has a big comfortable apartment overlooking Central Park.· Can you wait for a moment while I change into something more comfortable? ► comfy informal a piece of furniture or clothing that is comfy is comfortable and makes you feel relaxed: · Grandpa likes to sit in the comfy chair beside the fire.· These old shoes are so comfy. I don't want to get rid of them. ► cosy British cozy American a cosy room, chair, or situation is very pleasant and makes you feel warm, relaxed, and comfortable: · The fire had been lit and the room looked bright and cosy.· I wish I was at home in a nice cozy bed.· There was a cozy atmosphere in the bar. ► snug a room or space that is snug is small, warm, and comfortable and makes you feel happy and protected from the cold outside: · a snug little cabin ► luxurious a luxurious house, hotel, apartment etc makes you feel very comfortable because it has large rooms and expensive furniture, carpets etc: · The hotel we stayed in was really luxurious.· a luxurious yacht Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY► warm and cosy  The living room was warm and cosy. COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► a cosy atmosphere (=when a building, room etc is small, comfortable, and warm)· With its low ceilings and open fire, the house has a cosy atmosphere. ► a cosy chat (=a relaxed and usually private one)· I made some coffee and we had a cosy chat. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► too · They've called him back. Too cosy with Amin, Bob said.· But the danger is that things get too cosy.· This from a book recently accused by one of its own columnists as being too cosy with Microsoft.· Had that sounded a little too cosy? she wondered.· In practice the relationship between the two has been all too cosy. ► very · I sat by the fire, very cosy and happy, and waited for him.· You two looked very cosy, chatting away out on the deck.· Spirits are raised - then downed very quickly - and it's all very cosy.· We even had a coal burning stove on board and very cosy it was on the cold evenings. NOUN► bar · The cosy bar has an open fire.· There is a small but cosy bar where live music is played daily.· There is a small cosy bar with open-air tables.· Regusse, the walled village nearest the site, with its narrow streets and cosy bars was ideal for winding down.· Downstairs there's a breakfast room and guests can relax in the cosy bar. ► chat · Instead John Major invites 200 carefully selected friends along for a cosy chat about how rosy the Tory garden is.· These cosy chats often last longer than the lecture itself, but I don't mind.· By now, an artificially cosy chat with an old school friend would have been irrelevant, even an irritant. 1a place that is cosy is small, comfortable, and warm:  The living room was warm and cosy.► see thesaurus at comfortable2a situation that is cosy is comfortable and friendly:  a cosy chat3having a close connection or relationship, especially one you do not approve of:  He was accused of being too cosy with some clients.—cosily adverb—cosiness noun [uncountable] cosy1 adjectivecosy2 verbcosy3 noun cosycosy2 British English, cozy American English verb (past tense and past participle cosied, present participle cosying, third person singular cosies) Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► a cosy atmosphere (=when a building, room etc is small, comfortable, and warm)· With its low ceilings and open fire, the house has a cosy atmosphere. ► a cosy chat (=a relaxed and usually private one)· I made some coffee and we had a cosy chat. cosy up phrasal verb1to sit so that you are touching someone, because you love them or for warmth SYN  snuggle2to get into a warm and comfortable position SYN  snuggle up:  When it’s cold outside, why not cosy up with a good book?cosy up to somebody phrasal verb to try to have a friendly relationship with someone, especially someone more powerful than you – used to show disapproval:  He was accused of cosying up to the dictator. cosy1 adjectivecosy2 verbcosy3 noun cosycosy3 noun (plural cosies) [countable] British English word sets WORD SETS► Utensils bain marie, nounbaking tray, nounbarbecue, nounbasin, nounbeaker, nounbeater, nounbilly, nounblender, nounboard, nounbottle, nounbottle opener, nounbreadbasket, nounbread bin, nounbreadboard, nouncaddy, nouncafetière, nouncake tin, nouncan opener, nouncarafe, nouncarving fork, nouncasserole, nouncaster, nouncauldron, nouncheeseboard, nounchip pan, nounchopper, nounchopping board, nounchopstick, nouncleaver, nouncoffee grinder, nouncoffee mill, nouncoffee pot, nouncolander, nouncookie cutter, nouncookie sheet, nouncookware, nouncoolbox, nouncooler, nouncorer, nouncorkscrew, nouncosy, nouncreamer, nouncrock, nouncrockery, nouncruet, nouncup, nouncutlery, nouncutting board, noundemijohn, noundessertspoon, noundipper, noundish, noundishcloth, noundishpan, noundish towel, noundishwasher, noundisposal, noundouble boiler, noundraining board, noundumb waiter, nounDutch oven, nounearthenware, adjectiveeggcup, nounegg-timer, nounewer, nounfinger bowl, nounfish slice, nounflask, nounflatware, nounfood processor, nounfork, nounfrying pan, noungarbage disposal, noungoblet, noungourd, noungrater, noungravy boat, noungriddle, noungridiron, noungrill pan, noungrinder, nounironware, nounjar, nounjug, nounkettle, nounknife, nounladle, nounlemon squeezer, nounliquidizer, nounmeat grinder, nounmilk churn, nounmixer, nounmixing bowl, nounmould, nounmug, nounnapkin, nounnapkin ring, nounnon-stick, adjectiveovenproof, adjectiveovenware, nounpaddle, nounpalette knife, nounpan, nounpaper towel, nounpeeler, nounpepper mill, nounpepper pot, nounpercolator, nounpestle, nounpitcher, nounplate, nounplatter, nounpoacher, nounpot, nounpotato peeler, nounpotholder, nounpressure cooker, nounpudding basin, nounpunch bowl, nounPyrex, nounramekin, nounrolling pin, nounrotisserie, nounsalt cellar, nounsalt shaker, nounsalver, nounsamovar, nounsauce boat, nounsaucepan, nounsaucer, nounscoop, nounserver, nounserviette, nounshaker, nounsieve, nounsilverware, nounskewer, nounskillet, nounslotted spoon, nounsnifter, nounsoup spoon, nounspatula, nounspoon, nounsqueezer, nounsteamer, nounstockpot, nounstove, nounstrainer, nountable mat, nountablespoon, nountableware, nountea caddy, nountea cosy, nounteacup, nounteaspoon, nountea urn, nounThermos, nountin, nountin opener, nountoasting fork, nountrencher, nountrivet, nountrolley, nountumbler, nounTupperware, nountureen, nounurn, nounutensil, nounvacuum flask, nounwaffle iron, nounwaxed paper, nounwhisk, nounwok, nounwooden spoon, noun Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► a cosy atmosphere (=when a building, room etc is small, comfortable, and warm)· With its low ceilings and open fire, the house has a cosy atmosphere. ► a cosy chat (=a relaxed and usually private one)· I made some coffee and we had a cosy chat. a covering for a teapot that keeps the tea inside from getting cold too quickly:  a tea cosy
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