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| 1 | a structure that birds make to keep their eggs and babies in 鸟巢；鸟窝 |
| build a nest Ducks usually build their nests on the ground. 鸭子通常把窝筑在地面上。 |
| | 1a | a place that insects or small animals such as mice make to live in （昆虫或小动物的）穴，巢，窝 | | an ants’ nest 蚁穴 | |
| | 1b | used for referring to a place that is warm , safe , and comfortable 安乐窝；安适的地方 | | She made herself a little nest out of blankets. 她舒舒服服地裹在毯子里。 | |
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| 2 | +of a set of similar things of different sizes that fit inside each other 一套；一组 |
| a nest of tables 一套桌子 |
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| 3 | +of a place or situation that is full of bad people or activities 老巢；窝点 |
| Officials uncovered a nest of abuse and exploitation. 官员们发现了一个虐待和剥削人的窝点。 |
| a nest of criminals/spies 犯罪分子/间谍的老巢 |
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| - | leave/fly the nest
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| to move away from your parents’ home because you are an adult |
| （长大后）离家独立 |
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