vermin
US /ˈvɝː.mɪn/
UK /ˈvɜː.mɪn/
名詞
1.
害蟲, 害獸
wild animals that are believed to be harmful to crops, farm animals, or game, or that carry disease, e.g., rodents, insects, or birds
範例:
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The farmer used traps to control the vermin in his barn.
農民用陷阱來控制穀倉裡的害蟲。
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Rats and mice are considered vermin.
老鼠和家鼠被認為是害蟲。
2.
人渣, 敗類
contemptible people
範例:
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He called the protesters vermin.
他稱抗議者為人渣。
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The city was plagued by criminal vermin.
這座城市飽受犯罪人渣的困擾。