1590s, "compact, trim" (of a ship), especially "protected from the weather," perhaps from a Scandinavian source such as Old Norse snoggr "short-haired," Old Swedish snygg, Old Danish sn?g "neat, tidy," perhaps from PIE *kes- (1) "to scratch" (see xyster). Sense of "in a state of ease or comfort" first recorded 1620s. Meaning "fit closely" is first found 1838. Expression snug as a bug in a rug attested by 1769; earlier snug as a bee in a box (1706).
雙語例句
1. Just think how snug and cosy we could be.
想象一下，我們可以多么溫暖舒適呀。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Every dress is lined, ensuring a snug, firm fit.
每條裙子都加了襯里，確保穿起來貼身而挺括。
來自柯林斯例句
3. The television was sheathed in a snug coverlet.
電視機用一個床罩嚴嚴實實地蓋住了。
來自柯林斯例句
4. a snug little house
溫暖舒適的小房子
來自《權威詞典》
5. Don't worry — he'll be all safe and snug in the barn.