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nest

英[nest] 美[nɛst]
  • n. 巢,窝;安乐窝;温床
  • vt. 筑巢;嵌套
  • vi. 筑巢;找鸟巢
  • n. (Nest)人名;(德)内丝特;(英)内丝特(女子教名 Agnes 威尔士语的昵称)

英英释意


1. a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
2. a kind of gun emplacement;
"a machine-gun nest"
"a nest of snipers"
3. a cosy or secluded retreat
4. a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality;
"a nest of thieves"
5. furniture pieces made to fit close together