Definitions
n. A structure animals build to hold eggs or raise their young.
鸟巢；窝
v. Build or occupy a nest.
筑巢；在巢中栖居
Example
A small bird carried twigs to its nest.
一只小鸟把细树枝衔回巢里。
Protecting trees where rare birds nest is essential for maintaining biodiversity in areas affected by urban development.
在受城市开发影响的地区，保护珍稀鸟类筑巢的树木对维持生物多样性至关重要。
Collocations
- build a nest
- a bird's nest
- nesting site
- nesting season
Word family
- nestling (n.)
- nesting (n.)
Usage tip
nest既可作名词鸟巢，也可作动词筑巢。
FAQ
- What does nest mean?
- A structure animals build to hold eggs or raise their young. Build or occupy a nest.
- How is nest pronounced?
- UK /nest/, US /nest/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
