den
复数形式
dens
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巢穴, 兽穴
the hidden place where a wild predatory animal lives
- Bears often construct dens in caves or burrow into the ground for hibernation during the winter months.
熊经常在洞穴中建造巢穴或挖洞以在冬季冬眠。
- Foxes dig dens in the ground or repurpose existing burrows to raise their young and seek refuge from predators.
狐狸在地上挖洞穴或利用现有的洞穴来养育幼崽并躲避捕食者。
- Badgers create intricate underground dens called setts, which serve as communal living spaces for extended family groups.
獾创造了复杂的地下洞穴，称为setts，作为扩展家庭群体的公共生活空间。
- Wolves use dens to shelter their pups and as resting places between hunting expeditions, often located in dense vegetation or rocky outcrops.
狼用巢穴来庇护幼崽，并在狩猎远征之间作为休息场所，通常位于茂密的植被或岩石露头中。
- Rabbits excavate burrows in the soil to create cozy dens where they can hide from predators and rear their offspring.
兔子在土壤中挖掘洞穴，以创建舒适的巢穴，在那里它们可以躲避捕食者并抚养后代。
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a unit of 8–10 Cub Scouts within a larger pack
- Each den met weekly for activities and games.
- The den prepared a skit for the pack meeting.
- The scout leader organized the den for the hike.
- Den members earned badges together.
- The den competed against other dens in the annual tournament.
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巢穴, 避难所
a small, cozy room in a house, typically used as a private study, home office, or a space for relaxation and entertainment
- He retreats to his den every evening to read or work in peace.
他每天晚上退回到自己的小窝里安静地阅读或工作。
- The cozy den has a bookshelf, a recliner, and a fireplace—perfect for relaxing.
舒适的小房间里有书架、躺椅和壁炉——非常适合放松。
- She converted the attic into a den for movie nights and board games.
她把阁楼改造成了一个窝，用于电影之夜和棋盘游戏。
- Their den doubles as a home office with a desk tucked in the corner.
他们的den也是一个家庭办公室，角落里有一张桌子。
- A well-designed den feels secluded yet inviting for quiet activities.
一个设计良好的小窝感觉既隐蔽又适合安静的活动。
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a secluded or secret place used as a refuge, often by outlaws
- They returned to their den after the theft.
- The criminal hid in a remote den for weeks.
- The rebel fighters established a den in the mountains.
- The den was concealed by thick foliage and trees.
- Children pretended the treehouse was their secret den.