beast

US /biːst/
UK /biːst/
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野兽, 动物

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

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The lion is a magnificent beast.
狮子是一种威武的野兽。
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He was attacked by a wild beast in the forest.
他在森林里遭到了一只野兽的袭击。
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野兽, 残忍的人

a cruel, violent, or uncivilized person.

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He acted like a complete beast, showing no mercy.
他表现得像个十足的野兽，毫无怜悯之心。
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Only a beast would treat someone like that.
只有野兽才会那样对待别人。
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难题, 麻烦事

something that is very difficult or unpleasant.

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This math problem is a real beast.
这道数学题真是个难题。
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Getting through that traffic was a beast.
通过那段交通真是个大麻烦。
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be the nature of the beast