hornet's nest
US /ˈhɔːr.nɪts ˌnest/
UK /ˈhɔːr.nɪts ˌnest/
1.
黄蜂窝, 马蜂窝
a nest of hornets
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Be careful not to disturb the hornet's nest in the attic.
小心不要打扰阁楼里的黄蜂窝。
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The children found a large hornet's nest hanging from the tree branch.
孩子们发现了一个挂在树枝上的大黄蜂窝。
2.
马蜂窝, 麻烦事
a difficult or unpleasant situation that is likely to cause a lot of trouble or anger if it is disturbed
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Bringing up that topic in the meeting was like stirring up a hornet's nest.
在会议上提出那个话题就像捅了马蜂窝。
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The new policy proposal has stirred up a real hornet's nest among the employees.
新的政策提案在员工中激起了真正的马蜂窝。