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Nest
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巢, 窝
a structure that a bird makes for laying eggs or keeping the hatchlings in
02
巢, 窝
a place where an insect or any small creature lives or reproduces
03
炮台, 武器阵地
a kind of gun emplacement
04
巢, 组合家具
furniture pieces made to fit close together
05
窝, 巢
a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality
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巢, 窝
a cosy or secluded retreat
to nest
01
筑巢, 安巢
to build a nest or live in it
Intransitive: to nest somewhere
Example
The robins worked tirelessly to nest in the branches of the old oak tree.
知更鸟不辞辛劳地在老橡树的树枝上筑巢。
High in the cliffs, eagles are known to nest.
在悬崖高处，鸿雁以筑巢而闻名。
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嵌入, 安置
to fit or place one thing snugly inside another, often in layers or concentric arrangements
Intransitive
Example
The Russian dolls nested neatly within each other, with the smallest doll tucked inside the larger ones.
俄罗斯套娃整齐地嵌入在一起，最小的娃娃安置在更大的娃娃里面。
The measuring cups were designed to nest.
这些量杯设计为可以嵌入。
03
观察鸟巢, 寻觅鸟巢
to search or locate the nests of birds
Intransitive
Example
The birdwatchers ventured into the forest to nest and study the nesting habits of the rare species.
鸟类观察者们踏入森林中，观察鸟巢，寻觅稀有物种的巢穴习性。
During the springtime, many nature enthusiasts enjoy nesting to observe behaviors of various bird species.
在春天，许多自然爱好者喜欢观察鸟巢，寻觅鸟巢，以观察各种鸟类的行为。
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安顿, 舒适地蜷缩
to settle into a comfortable and cozy position
Intransitive: to nest somewhere
Example
As the storm raged outside, the family gathered around the fireplace, nesting together under blankets for warmth and comfort.
当暴风雨在外肆虐时，家庭围坐在壁炉旁，安顿在一起，舒适地蜷缩在毛毯下以取暖和寻求安慰。
The cat curled up on the soft blanket, nesting in the sunbeam streaming through the window.
猫蜷缩在柔软的毯子上，安顿在透过窗户洒进来的阳光里。
