单词 | bosom |
释义 | bosom /booz"euhm, booh"zeuhm/, n. 1. the breast of a human being. 2. the breasts of a woman. 3. the part of a garment that covers the breast. 4. the breast, conceived of as the center of feelings or emotions. 5. something likened to the human breast: the bosom of the earth. 6. a state of enclosing intimacy; warm closeness: the bosom of the family. adj. 7. of, pertaining to, or worn on or over the bosom. 8. intimate or confidential: a bosom friend. v.t. 9. to take to the bosom; embrace; cherish. 10. to hide from view; conceal. [bef. 1000; ME; OE bos(u)m; c. D boesem, G Busen] Syn. 4. heart, affection. 8. close, cherished, boon, dear. |
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