cosy
cosy — 形容詞
1. describing a room, building, or shelter that is small, warm, and pleasantly rela
溫暖舒適的
小而暖和、令人放鬆的
describing a room, building, or shelter that is small, warm, and pleasantly relaxing — the kind of space where you feel protected from the cold or from noise and want to stay for a long time.
Mauricio curled up in a cosy corner of the library with a novel.
Mauricio 蜷縮在圖書館一個溫暖舒適的角落裡讀小說。
collocation: cosy corner + curl up
The guest room is small but feels cosy once you light the candles.
客房雖然不大，但點了蠟燭後就感覺很溫暖舒適。
Élise bought a thick cosy blanket for the sofa in her flat.
Élise 買了一條厚實的溫暖毛毯放在公寓的沙發上。
Mayumi made the bedroom cosy by adding soft cushions and a warm rug.
Mayumi 在臥室裡放上柔軟的靠墊和一條溫暖的地毯，讓房間變得溫暖舒適。
- comfortable
more general term; does not imply warmth or smallness
- snug
suggests an even tighter, more enclosed feeling; less common outside UK
- warm
focuses on temperature only; lacks the emotional sense of safety
- cold
opposite in temperature
- uncomfortable
lacking the relaxed quality
文法句型
cosy + noun (room, cottage, blanket)
feel/look + cosy
用法筆記
British English spelling; American English writes 'cozy'. Commonly modifies nouns for rooms, shelters, and items that provide warmth: cottage, corner, fire, blanket, sweater, armchair.
常見錯誤
2. describing a crime or mystery story that avoids frightening or graphic content s
溫馨推理的
不含暴力內容的推理故事
describing a crime or mystery story that avoids frightening or graphic content such as violence, blood, or sex — the plot usually takes place in a pleasant small-town setting where an amateur solves the case in a gentle, often humorous way.
Gabriel enjoys reading cosy mysteries set in quiet English villages.
Gabriel 喜歡看以寧靜英國鄉村為背景的溫馨推理小說。
The book club picked a cosy crime novel set in a seaside village for December.
讀書會選了一本以海邊小鎮為背景的溫馨犯罪小說，作為十二月的討論主題。
Eshe's grandmother reads a cosy crime story when she wants gentle reading before bed.
Eshe 的祖母在睡前想看點輕鬆的東西時，就會拿起一本溫馨犯罪故事來看。
Hugo borrowed a cosy mystery about a baker solving thefts in a quiet Cornish town.
Hugo 借了一本溫馨推理小說，講的是一個麵包師在寧靜的康瓦耳小鎮上破解偷竊案。
文法句型
cosy + crime / mystery / detective story / novel
用法筆記
Only appears before nouns related to crime fiction — mystery, crime, novel, story, detective. Not used with other genres such as horror, thriller, or non-fiction.
常見錯誤
3. describing a relationship or agreement that is convenient and beneficial for the
私相授受的
方便但不誠實的關係或安排
describing a relationship or agreement that is convenient and beneficial for the people involved, but is widely seen as dishonest, unfair, or morally wrong because it excludes others or breaks rules.
Journalists exposed a cosy arrangement between the minister and a construction firm.
記者揭露了部長與一家建築公司之間的私相授受安排。
Noa resigned after questions were raised about her cosy ties with industry lobbyists.
Noa 被問到她與業界說客之間私下結盟的關係後辭職了。
collocation: cosy ties with [someone]
Samir argued that the cosy relationship between the banks and the regulator had harmed trust.
Samir 認為銀行與監管機構之間的私相授受關係已經損害了信任。
Esteban warned that a cosy understanding between the two firms would hurt smaller competitors.
Esteban 警告說，兩家公司之間的私相授受默契會傷害規模較小的競爭對手。
- above-board
completely honest and transparent
文法句型
cosy + relationship / arrangement / deal / ties
用法筆記
Carries a disapproving or critical tone. Appears most often in journalism, parliamentary reports, and business investigations. Modifies relationship, arrangement, deal, tie, or understanding.
常見錯誤
cosy — 名詞
1. a thick fabric or knitted cover that goes over a teapot so the heat stays inside
保溫罩
茶壺或蛋的保溫套
a thick fabric or knitted cover that goes over a teapot so the heat stays inside; a smaller one is used for a boiled egg.
Rin knitted a red teapot cosy shaped like a Christmas pudding.
Rin 織了一個聖誕布丁造型的紅色茶壺保溫罩。
Rania placed a quilted cosy over the boiled egg before carrying it to the table.
Rania 在把水煮蛋端到桌上之前，先在上面蓋了一個菱格紋保溫罩。
collocation: quilted cosy
The ceramic teapot sat under a thick blue cosy on the kitchen counter.
那個陶瓷茶壺上面蓋著一個厚厚的藍色保溫罩，放在廚房流理臺上。
Eric pulled the knitted cosy over the teapot to keep the tea hot while chatting.
Eric 把針織保溫罩蓋在茶壺上，這樣喝茶聊天時茶就會一直保持熱度。
文法句型
a cosy
teapot cosy
egg cosy
用法筆記
Typically modified by 'teapot' or 'egg' to specify which type. 'Teapot cosy' is common in British households; 'egg cosy' is less common but still recognised.
常見錯誤
2. a crime or mystery novel of the kind that avoids violent or disturbing scenes —
溫馨推理
不暴力的犯罪或推理小說
a crime or mystery novel of the kind that avoids violent or disturbing scenes — typically set in a small, pleasant community where an amateur detective solves the case in an unhurried, often charming way.
The bookshop had an entire shelf labelled 'Cosies' near the window.
那家書店在靠窗處有一整排寫著「溫馨推理小說」的書架。
use as an informal countable genre noun
Takeshi picked a cosy set in a Scottish village for his train to Edinburgh.
Takeshi 挑了一本以蘇格蘭村莊為背景的溫馨推理小說，帶去愛丁堡的火車上看。
Lauren grabbed a cosy about a retired librarian solving mysteries in a flower shop.
Lauren 拿了一本退休圖書館員在花店裡破案的溫馨推理小說。
Aoi found a new cosy about a librarian detective at the airport bookshop.
Aoi 在機場書店找到一本新的溫馨推理小說，主角是個圖書館員偵探。
- cosy mystery
the full form; more widely understood across registers
- gentle read
broader — can describe any undemanding book, not only crime fiction
文法句型
a cosy
read a cosy
pick up a cosy
用法筆記
Used as a short informal noun in publishing and book-club contexts. Not used in formal literary criticism — scholars prefer 'cosy mystery' or 'gentle mystery'.