1·A crushed lady-bug, a feather fallen from a nest, a branch of hawthorn broken, aroused their pity.
一个被踏死的瓢虫，一片从鸟巢里落下的羽毛，一根被折断的山楂枝，都会使他们伤感。
2·This feather was picked up from the heath, the bird was not shot: we saw its nest in the winter, full of little skeletons.
这根毛是从石南丛生的荒地里拾的，这只鸟儿没打中：我们在冬天看见过它的窝的，满是小骨头。
3·Moonchildren may plan a simple wedding and honeymoon in order to feather a nest or home of their own.
为了给自己构建一个温馨的家，月亮之子可能会筹备一个简单的婚礼和蜜月。
4·They are always trying to feather their nest.
他们总是想尽办法中饱私囊。