feral
US /ˈfer.əl/
UK /ˈfer.əl/
1.
野生的, 野化的
in a wild state, especially after escape from captivity or domestication
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The island is home to a large population of feral cats.
这个岛屿是大量野猫的家园。
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We saw a pack of feral dogs roaming the streets.
我们看到一群野狗在街上游荡。
2.
野蛮的, 凶猛的
resembling a wild animal; especially in being fierce, cruel, or uncontrolled
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His eyes had a feral gleam as he stared at his opponent.
他盯着对手时，眼中闪烁着野性的光芒。
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The child let out a feral scream when he was denied the toy.
当孩子被拒绝玩玩具时，他发出了野蛮的尖叫。