feather是羽毛,feather one's nest这句习语源于鸟,鸟会在它们所建的鸟巢中铺上羽毛,为其孵化的孩子提供一个温暖而安全的地方,但是有时候其鸟巢可能被人侵占。在现实中,有些人为了让自己富裕起来,会侵占不属于自己的东西,所以人们将这个习语引申为中饱私囊。
【例句】
I'm sure he feathered his own nest with the money he allegedly raised for charity.
我敢肯定他借慈善之名行中饱私囊之实。
They are always trying to feather their nest.
他们总是想尽办法中饱私囊。
【例句】
I'm sure he feathered his own nest with the money he allegedly raised for charity.
我敢肯定他借慈善之名行中饱私囊之实。
They are always trying to feather their nest.
他们总是想尽办法中饱私囊。