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beasts

UK //biːsts//US //biːsts//

词源

源自中古英语 'beste',来自古法语 'beste',最终源于拉丁语 'bestia'(意为野生动物)。

noun

❶ 指大型或危险的动物,通常用于描述野生动物或神话中的生物。常带有凶猛或难以驯服的含义。

“The forest is home to many wild beasts.”

(这片森林是许多野兽的家园。)

“Legends speak of ancient beasts that once roamed the earth.”

(传说讲述着曾在地球上漫游的古老巨兽。)

❶ 比喻行为野蛮或残暴的人,带有强烈的贬义色彩。

“The dictator was a true beast to his people.”

(那个独裁者对人民来说简直是头野兽。)

“Drunk drivers who cause accidents are absolute beasts.”

(造成事故的醉驾者简直是畜生。)

同义词:animals, creatures, monsters, brutes, predators

常见短语

beauty and the beast — 字面意思是美女与野兽,常用来形容外表或性格反差极大的组合。

“Their partnership was like beauty and the beast - she was elegant while he was rough.”

(他们的合作就像美女与野兽——她优雅精致,而他粗犷豪放。)

release the beast — 释放野性,通常指摆脱束缚展现原始本能或强大能力。

“When the music started, he released the beast and danced wildly.”

(音乐响起时,他释放野性开始疯狂跳舞。)