
nest
词源
源自古英语 'nest',与荷兰语 'nest' 和德语 'Nest' 同源,可能源自原始印欧语词根 '*nisdos'(坐下的地方)。
noun
❶ 鸟类或其他动物用树枝、草等材料搭建的住所,用于产卵和养育幼崽。
“The bird built a nest in the tree.”
(那只鸟在树上筑了一个巢。)
“We found a nest with three eggs inside.”
(我们发现了一个里面有三个蛋的鸟巢。)
❶ 比喻人或事物聚集或安顿的地方,通常指舒适或隐蔽的场所。
“The cozy cabin was their little nest in the woods.”
(舒适的小木屋是他们在树林中的小窝。)
“After a long trip, I was happy to return to my nest.”
(长途旅行后,我很高兴回到自己的小窝。)
verb
❶ 筑巢或安顿,指鸟类或其他动物搭建住所的行为。
“The swallows nest under the eaves of our house.”
(燕子在我们家的屋檐下筑巢。)
“These birds usually nest in tall trees.”
(这些鸟通常在高大的树上筑巢。)
❶ 将物品或自己安置在舒适或隐蔽的地方。
“She nested the fragile dishes carefully in the box.”
(她小心翼翼地把易碎的盘子安放在盒子里。)
“He nested his head on the soft pillow.”
(他把头靠在柔软的枕头上。)
常见短语
feather one's nest — 中饱私囊,指利用职务或机会为自己谋取私利。
“The corrupt official was accused of feathering his nest with public funds.”
(那个腐败官员被指控用公款中饱私囊。)
empty nest — 空巢,指子女长大离家后父母独自居住的家庭状态。
“After their children moved out, they experienced empty nest syndrome.”
(孩子们搬走后,他们经历了空巢综合征。)