词组 | feather one's nest |
释义 | feather one's nestv. phr. , informal 1To use for yourself money and power, especially from a public office or job in which you are trusted to help other people. 〖非正式〗营私,自肥;中饱私囊。◆ The man feathered his nest in politics by getting money from contractors who built roads.那 人从筑路的承包商那儿得到了大笔钱从而在政治上捞到了好处。2To make your home pleasant and comfortable; furnish and decorate your house. 装饰自己的住宅;营造自己的安乐窝。◆ Furniture stores welcome young couples who want to feather their nests.家具店欢迎想要装饰住房 的年轻夫妇。 |
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