nest egg

US /ˈnest ˌeɡ/
UK /ˈnest ˌeɡ/
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养老金, 储蓄, 备用金

a sum of money saved for the future, especially for retirement or a specific purpose

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They're hoping to build up a substantial nest egg for their retirement.
他们希望为退休积累一笔可观的养老金
Her small inheritance became a valuable nest egg for her children's education.
她的小笔遗产成了孩子们教育的宝贵储蓄