cosy up to

動詞

広義

To come physically close to, using body language in an attempt to persuade another (often hesitant) party to snuggle or embrace.

日本語の意味

（体を使って）相手に接近し、懐柔または好意を引き出そうとする / 求愛や説得のため、身体的な距離を縮め接触を試みる

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He tried to cosy up to his shy neighbor on the park bench, leaning his shoulder against hers until she relaxed.

彼は公園のベンチで恥ずかしがり屋の隣人に寄り添おうとし、彼女が安心するまで肩を寄せた。

詳細

意味（1）

To come physically close to, using body language in an attempt to persuade another (often hesitant) party to snuggle or embrace.

He forgot the whole argument when she cosied up to him on the couch.

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意味（2）

(by extension) To form a relationship with some one or some thing for the purpose of obtaining some benefit.

It is often suggested that politicians are too inclined to cosy up to big business in order to receive funds for election expenses.

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cosies up to （ present singular third-person ）

cosying up to （ participle present ）

cosied up to （ participle past ）

cosied up to （ past ）