vermin
noun[plural]
uk/ˈvɜː.mɪn/us/ˈvɝː.mɪn/smallanimalsandinsectsthat can beharmfuland aredifficulttocontrolwhen theyappearinlargenumbers:
害兽；害虫Flies,lice, andcockroachescan all bedescribedas vermin.苍蝇、虱子和蟑螂都可以被称作是害虫。
offensivedisapproving
peoplewho areunpleasantandharmfultosociety:
危害社会的人，害人虫；歹徒Hethoughtallterroristswere vermin.他认为所有恐怖分子都是害人虫。
General & informal words for animals
- anti-predator
- arthropod
- beast
- beastie
- bossy
- brute
- emotional support animal
- feathered
- feathered friendidiom
- four-legged friend
- fur baby
- furry
- furry friend
- marsupial
- myriapod
- pest
- pet
- predator
- prey
- stray