Nest
01
巢, 鸟巢
a structure that a bird makes for laying eggs or keeping the hatchlings in
例子
The sparrow built its nest under the roof using twigs and grass.
麻雀用树枝和草在屋顶下筑了它的巢。
We found a robin 's nest with three blue eggs in the backyard tree.
我们在后院树上发现了一个有三个蓝色蛋的知更鸟巢。
02
巢, 窝
a place where an insect or any small creature lives or reproduces
03
巢, 枪座
a kind of gun emplacement
04
家具套装, 嵌套式家具
furniture pieces made to fit close together
05
巢穴, 团伙
a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality
06
巢, 隐蔽处
a cosy or secluded retreat
to nest
01
筑巢, 巢居
to build a nest or live in it
Intransitive: to nest somewhere
例子
The robins worked tirelessly to nest in the branches of the old oak tree.
知更鸟不知疲倦地在老橡树的树枝上筑巢。
High in the cliffs, eagles are known to nest.
在高高的悬崖上，鹰以筑巢而闻名。
02
嵌套, 套叠
to fit or place one thing snugly inside another, often in layers or concentric arrangements
Intransitive
例子
The Russian dolls nested neatly within each other, with the smallest doll tucked inside the larger ones.
俄罗斯套娃嵌套在彼此之中，最小的娃娃被塞在较大的娃娃里面。
The measuring cups were designed to nest.
量杯被设计成可以嵌套。
03
筑巢, 寻找鸟巢
to search or locate the nests of birds
Intransitive
例子
The birdwatchers ventured into the forest to nest and study the nesting habits of the rare species.
观鸟者冒险进入森林筑巢并研究稀有物种的筑巢习惯。
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筑巢来观察各种鸟类的行为。
04
蜷缩, 筑巢
to settle into a comfortable and cozy position
Intransitive: to nest somewhere
例子
As the storm raged outside, the family gathered around the fireplace, nesting together under blankets for warmth and comfort.
当外面的风暴肆虐时，一家人围在壁炉旁，为了温暖和舒适在毯子下依偎在一起。
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，筑巢在透过窗户照射进来的阳光中。
