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 snøg "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).
双语例句
1. Just think how snug and cosy we could be.
想象一下，我们可以多么温暖舒适呀。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Every dress is lined, ensuring a snug, firm fit.
每条裙子都加了衬里，确保穿起来贴身而挺括。
来自柯林斯例句
3. The television was sheathed in a snug coverlet.
电视机用一个床罩严严实实地盖住了。
来自柯林斯例句
4. a snug little house
温暖舒适的小房子
来自《权威词典》
5. Don't worry — he'll be all safe and snug in the barn.
