用作不及物动词
▲S+～(+A)
Most birds nest in a tree.多数鸟在树上筑巢。
Swallows are nesting in the garage.燕子正在车库筑巢。

［词源］＜古英语nest(鸟坐在其中的东西)

The swallows are building a nest under the roof of our house.燕子正在我们的屋檐下筑巢。
This is an ants's nest.这是一个蚁穴。
I thought my article was harmless, but I have stirred up a hornet's nest.我认为我的文章没有什么害处,但我却惹来麻烦。
This is a robber's nest.这是个匪窝。
The palace was a nest of intrigue.这座宫殿曾是阴谋诡计的策源地。