louse

US /laʊs/
UK /laʊs/
"louse" picture
1.

虱子

a small, wingless, parasitic insect that lives on the skin of mammals and birds

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The dog was scratching because it had a louse.
狗在挠痒痒，因为它身上有虱子。
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Head lice are common among schoolchildren.
头虱在学龄儿童中很常见。
2.

卑鄙小人, 恶棍

a contemptible or unpleasant person

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He's a real louse for cheating on his wife.
他背叛妻子，真是个卑鄙小人。
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Don't be such a louse, help me with this!
别这么卑鄙，帮我一下！
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