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homey

UK //ˈhəʊmi//US //ˈhoʊmi//

词源

源自中古英语 hom + -y(形容词后缀),最初指‘像家的’,20世纪起在美国黑人英语中扩展为‘亲切的’含义。

adjective

❶ 形容环境或氛围像家一样舒适、温馨,让人感到放松和亲切。常用于描述住所、装饰风格或人际关系。

“Her apartment has a very homey feel with all the soft blankets and warm lighting.”

(她的公寓铺满柔软毯子和温暖灯光,充满家的温馨感。)

“The café looks homey with its wooden furniture and homemade cookies.”

(这家咖啡馆的木制家具和手工饼干让它看起来像家一样舒适。)

同义词:cozy, homely, comfortable, welcoming, snug

常见短语

homey touch — 指为某物添加的能营造家庭温馨感的小细节,比如装饰品或个性化布置。

“The plants and handmade cushions add a homey touch to the office.”

(绿植和手工靠垫为办公室增添了家的温馨感。)