nesting

Nesting

I. Noun

1. the action or process of building or occupying a nest

The robin began nesting in the tree outside our window.

知了开始在我们窗外的树上筑巢。

2. a place or structure used for nesting

The beach is an important nesting site for sea turtles.

海滩是海龟的重要筑巢地点。

3. a set of similar objects arranged one inside another, or a hierarchical structure

The nesting of the Russian dolls creates a visually appealing display.

俄罗斯套娃的嵌套创造出一个视觉吸引人的展示。

II. Adjective

1. arranged in or consisting of a nested or hierarchical structure

The nesting folders on my computer help me stay organized.

我电脑上的嵌套文件夹帮助我保持有序。

2. (of a bird) engaged in building a nest or occupying a nest for breeding

The nesting swans were fiercely protective of their eggs.

筑巢的天鹅对它们的蛋保护得很凶猛。

III. Synonyms

Nesting can be synonymous with:

IV. Related Vocabulary

V. Collins Dictionary

nesting (noun)

1. the act or process of building or using a nest

2. a place that is used for nesting

VI. Oxford English Dictionary

nesting (noun)

1. the action or occupation of nesting

2. a set of objects of successively smaller sizes designed to fit one inside the other

VII. Usage

The term "nesting" is commonly used to describe the behavior of birds building or occupying nests. It can also refer to the arrangement of objects or the concept of objects fitting inside one another.

VIII. Example Sentences

1. The birds are nesting in the trees.
2. 这些鸟巢在树上。


3. The nesting dolls are beautifully painted.
4. 这些套娃画得很漂亮。


5. The turtle returned to its nesting site.
6. 海龟返回了它的筑巢地点。


7. She carefully arranged the nesting boxes.
8. 她小心翼翼地摆放着嵌套盒子。


9. The mother bird was seen nesting in the eaves of the house.
10. 有人看见母鸟在屋檐上筑巢。


11. The nesting instinct is strong in some animals.
12. 一些动物有强烈的筑巢本能。


13. The nesting dolls are a traditional Russian toy.
14. 套娃是俄罗斯的传统玩具。


15. She found a cozy nesting spot in the corner of the sofa.
16. 她在沙发角落里找到一个舒适的躺椅。


17. After the eggs hatched, the nesting swallows became very active.
18. 蛋孵化后，筑巢的燕子变得非常活跃。


19. The nesting folders help me keep my computer files organized.
20. 嵌套文件夹帮助我保持电脑文件有序。


21. She nestled the baby bird back into its nest.
22. 她将幼鸟轻轻放回巢中。


23. The nesting instinct is strong in many expectant mothers.
24. 很多孕妇都有强烈的筑巢本能。


25. The nesting materials were carefully chosen by the bird.
26. 筑巢材料是鸟儿精心挑选的。


27. The nesting grounds of the penguins were crowded with chicks.
28. 企鹅的筑巢地方挤满了幼鸟。


29. The nesting boxes are designed to provide a safe environment for the birds.
30. 嵌套盒子的设计旨在为鸟类提供安全的环境。


31. The nesting dolls are made from wood and painted by hand.
32. 套娃是用木头制作的，手工上色。


33. The nesting instinct drives birds to build elaborate nests.
34. 筑巢本能驱使着鸟类建造复杂的巢。


35. She admired the intricate nesting patterns in the quilt.
36. 她欣赏着被子上复杂的嵌套图案。


37. The nesting instinct is particularly strong in migratory birds.
38. 筑巢本能在候鸟中特别强烈。


39. The nesting materials were collected from the surrounding area.
40. 筑巢材料是从周围收集来的。


41. She carefully nested the fragile items inside the box.
42. 她小心翼翼地将易碎物品放入盒子内。


43. The nesting behavior of the birds was observed by the researchers.
44. 研究人员观察到了鸟类的筑巢行为。


45. The nesting instinct is a natural behavior in many species.
46. 筑巢本能是许多物种的自然行为。


47. The nesting dolls are a popular souvenir for tourists.
48. 套娃是游客们喜欢的纪念品。


49. The nesting materials were carefully woven together by the bird.
50. 筑巢材料由鸟巧妙地编织在一起。


51. She nested comfortably in the soft cushions of the armchair.
52. 她舒适地蜷缩在扶手椅的柔软垫子里。


53. The nesting instinct is strongest during the breeding season.
54. 筑巢本能在繁殖季节最强烈。


55. The nesting dolls are a symbol of Russian culture.
56. 套娃是俄罗斯文化的象征。