To say of someone that they are feathering their nest is to say that they are taking advantage of their position in order to obtain money so as to have a comfortable life.

• 这句话表面是指在自己的窝里铺上羽毛了。但事实上的意思为：在原有的职位上冒险去获得另外的一些经济来源来使自已有一个更舒适的生活。