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feather one's nest 1.use for yourself money and power,esp.from a public office 营私;饱私囊 *He used his position and in fluence to feather his nest.他利用自己的地位和权势谋取私利。 *She may do something for you,but she'll be feathering her own nest at the same time.她会为你做些好事,但同时她会从中捞些好处。 *Before liberation,many officials feathered their nests through corruption.解放前,许多官吏通过贪污中饱私囊。 2. make one's home pleasant and comfortable;decorate one's house装饰家庭 *Furniture stores welcome young couples who want to feather their nests.家俱店很欢迎想装饰房屋的年轻夫妇光临。 |