beast

US /biːst/
UK /biːst/
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野獸, 動物

an animal, especially a large or dangerous four-footed one.

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The lion is a magnificent beast.
獅子是一種威武的野獸。
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He was attacked by a wild beast in the forest.
他在森林裡遭到了一隻野獸的襲擊。
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野獸, 殘忍的人

a cruel, violent, or uncivilized person.

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He acted like a complete beast, showing no mercy.
他表現得像個十足的野獸，毫無憐憫之心。
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Only a beast would treat someone like that.
只有野獸才會那樣對待別人。
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brutesavagemonsterfiendbarbarian
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難題, 麻煩事

something that is very difficult or unpleasant.

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This math problem is a real beast.
這道數學題真是個難題。
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Getting through that traffic was a beast.
通過那段交通真是個大麻煩。
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be the nature of the beast