Question of the Day #1251

Thiessen: Trump isn't the first president to cozy up to Putin

From the headline of this article at The Ledger.

  上記の文で、cozy up to(someone)の意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "cozy up to (someone)" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、

～と親しくなろうとする、～と近づきになろうとする、～に擦り寄る

注意してほしいのは、ただ「親しくなろうとする」のと、下心があって「親しくなろうとする」の両方の意味があります。

 

Answer

According to The Free Dictionary:

1. To move close (to someone) in order to snuggle.
2. By extension, to become friendly (with someone or some group), usually in an attempt to obtain something.

 

Examples

1. The puppies cozied up to their mother.
2. My toddler is always on the go these days, so I know she's not feeling well when she cozies up to me all of a sudden or willingly takes a nap.
3. The corporation has started cozying up to several foreign governments in an attempt to expand its influence.
4. People from across the city have been cozying up ever since I won the lottery.
5. Opponents say he has a record of cozying up to polluters and accepting their campaign donations.

   

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