huddle /ˈhʌdəl/ CET6 TEM8 ( huddling, huddled, huddles )

• 1. 

  V-I If you huddle somewhere, you sit, stand, or lie there holding your arms and legs close to your body, usually because you are cold or frightened. (由于寒冷或害怕而) 蜷缩

  例：

  Mr. Pell huddled in a corner with his notebook on his knees.

  佩尔先生缩在一个角落里,笔记本放在膝盖上。

• 2. 

  V-I If people huddle together or huddle around something, they stand, sit, or lie close to each other, usually because they all feel cold or frightened. (由于寒冷或害怕) 挤成一团

  例：

  Tired and lost, we huddled together.

  又累又迷了路，我们挤在一起。

• 3. 

  V-RECIP If people huddle in a group, they gather together to discuss something quietly or secretly. (悄悄地或秘密地) 凑在一起商讨

  例：

  Off to one side, Sticht, Macomber, Jordan, and Kreps huddled to discuss something.

  史蒂希特、麦康伯、乔丹和克雷普斯走到一边，私下商量起事情。

  例：

  The president has been huddling with his most senior aides.

  总统一直在和他的顶级高级助理们秘密地聚到一起进行商谈。

• 4. 

  N-COUNT A huddle is a small group of people or things that are standing very close together or lying on top of each other, usually in a disorganized way. 挤在一起的一群人或东西

  例：

  We lay there: a huddle of bodies, gasping for air.

  我们躺在那儿：挤作一团，大口地喘着气。