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| 1 | an imaginary creature that is large and frightening （虚构的）怪物，怪兽 |
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| 2 | something that is very large 巨大的东西；庞然大物 |
| The pumpkin had grown into a prize winning monster. 这个南瓜已长成了一个庞然大物。 |
| | 2a | a situation , system , or organization that has become so large that it can no longer be managed or controlled （无法对付或控制的）大场面，庞大系统，庞大机构 | | He had created a bureaucratic monster. 他创建了一个庞大的官僚机构。 | |
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| 3 | someone who is very cruel 残忍的人 |
| He’ s a heartless, unfeeling monster. 他是一个残酷无情的恶魔。 |
| | 3a | a child who behaves badly 调皮鬼 | |
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