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beastBrE /biːst/NAmE /biːst/ noun(old-fashioned or formal) an animal, especially one that is large or dangerous, or one that is unusual (尤指大型或凶猛、独特的)动物,兽◆wild/savage/ferocious beasts 野兽;猛兽◆mythical beasts such as unicorns and dragons 独角兽和龙之类的神话动物a person who is cruel and whose behaviour is uncontrolled 性情凶残的人;行为粗暴的人 SYN animal (informal, often humorous) an unpleasant person or thing 讨厌的人(或事物)◆The maths exam was a real beast. 数学考试实在令人讨厌。(informal) a thing of a particular kind (某种)东西 SYN animal ◆His new guitar is a very expensive beast. 他的新吉他贵得吓人。 |