/'nesl; `nɛsl/
v
1 [Ipr, Ip] settle comfortably and warmly in a soft place （在柔软的地方）安顿下来（舒适而温暖）
*nestle (down) among the cushions 在一堆垫子里舒服地呆着
* nestle into bed 躺在暖和的床上.
2 [Ipr] lie in a half-hidden or sheltered position 处于半隐蔽或遮掩处
*The egg nestled in the long grass. 蛋隐藏在高草中.
* The village nestled at the foot of the hill. 那村庄位于山脚下.
3 [Tn] hold (sb/sth) snugly, as if in a nest; cradle 容纳（某人[某物]）（使之温暖、舒适, 如在巢中）; 抱; 怀抱
*She nestled the baby in her arms. 她把孩子抱在怀里.
* The cat lay nestled in the cushions. 猫舒舒服服地卧在一堆垫子中.
4 [Tn.pr] ~ sth against, on, etc sth push (one's head, shoulder, etc) lovingly against, etc sth 使（头、肩等）依偎、紧挨某物
*She nestled her head on his shoulder. 她将头依偎在他的肩上.
5 (phr v) nestle up (against/to sb/sth) settle oneself against sb/sth comfortably 使自己舒服地倚着、靠着某人[某物]
*The child nestled up to its mother and fell asleep. 孩子倚着母亲舒服地睡了.
* The dog nestled up against the warm radiator. 狗倚着暖烘烘的散热器.

v
[Language: Old English;Origin: nestlian, from nest]
[I,T always + adverb/preposition]
to move into a comfortable position, pressing your head or body against someone or against something soft
　Sarah lay there peacefully, the child nestling by her side.
　He nestled his head against her shoulder.
[I always + adverb/preposition]literary
to be surrounded by something, especially hills or countryside
　a tiny village nestling among the foothills of the French Alps