"feather your nest" 怎么发音
expression
FEH-thur yer NEST
FEH-thuh yaw NEST
释义
To dishonestly or selfishly make money or gain advantages for yourself, especially while holding a position of trust or responsibility.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈfɛðɝ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈnɛst
英式英语
fˈɛðɐ/ /jˈɔː/ /nˈɛst
简化发音
美式
FEH-thur yer NEST
英式
FEH-thuh yaw NEST
语境中听
He used his job to feather his nest.
Some politicians try to feather their nest instead of helping people.
She was accused of trying to feather her nest at the company.
Everyone knew the mayor was quietly feathering his nest while in office.