pest

US /pest/

UK /pest/

害蟲, 有害動物

a destructive insect or other animal that attacks crops, food, livestock, etc.

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The farmer used pesticides to control the pests in his fields.

農民使用殺蟲劑來控制田裡的害蟲。

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Rats and mice are common household pests.

老鼠和耗子是常見的家庭害蟲。

討厭鬼, 麻煩精

a person or thing that causes annoyance or trouble

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My little brother can be a real pest sometimes.

我弟弟有時真是個討厭鬼。

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Stop being such a pest and let me work!

別再煩人了，讓我工作！