nest
复数形式
nests
1
巢, 鸟巢
a structure that a bird makes for laying eggs or keeping the hatchlings in
- 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。
- The mother bird fiercely protected her nest from curious squirrels.
母鸟猛烈地保护她的巢免受好奇的松鼠的侵害。
- Some birds reuse the same nest every year, adding new materials.
有些鸟每年重复使用同一个巢,并添加新材料。
- The children watched in awe as the chicks hatched in the nest.
孩子们敬畏地看着小鸡在巢中孵化。
2
巢, 窝
a place where an insect or any small creature lives or reproduces
3
巢, 枪座
a kind of gun emplacement
4
家具套装, 嵌套式家具
furniture pieces made to fit close together
5
巢穴, 团伙
a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality
6
巢, 隐蔽处
a cosy or secluded retreat