pest

US /pest/

UK /pest/

害虫, 有害动物

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.

农民使用杀虫剂来控制田里的害虫。

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Rats and mice are common household pests.

老鼠和耗子是常见的家庭害虫。

讨厌鬼, 麻烦精

a person or thing that causes annoyance or trouble

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My little brother can be a real pest sometimes.

我弟弟有时真是个讨厌鬼。

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Stop being such a pest and let me work!

别再烦人了，让我工作！