vermin

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ver·min /ˈvɜːmɪn $ ˈvɜːr-/ noun [plural]  1  HBAsmall animals, birds, and insects that are harmful because they destroy crops, spoil food, and spread disease 害兽；害鸟；害虫 The beds were filthy and full of vermin. 那些床铺肮脏不堪，而且爬满了虫子。 Foxes are considered vermin. 狐狸被认为是害兽。2. UNPLEASANTunpleasant people who cause problems for society 危害社会的人，社会的害虫，害人虫

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vermin• Vermin like that should never be allowed near children.• The hut was sweltering with smoke and steam and everybody scratched as vermin crept and bit under their clothes.• The huntsmen believe they're doing a necessary job, culling vermin quickly and efficiently.• Householders and shop owners in the town have been put on standby because of the influx of vermin.• The driver tried to quieten the horses as two screeching cats, fighting over some vermin, scurried out of the shadows.Origin vermin (1200-1300) Old French Latin vermen “worm”

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vermin
ver‧min /ˈvɜːmən, ˈvɜːmɪn $ ˈvɜːr-/ noun [plural]1. small animals, birds, and insects that are harmful because they destroy crops, spoil food, and spread disease:
    The beds were filthy and full of vermin.
    Foxes are considered vermin.
2. unpleasant people who cause problems for society

ver·minBrE /ˈvɜːmɪn/ 🔊NAmE /ˈvɜːrmɪn/ 🔊 noun [plural] wild animals or birds that destroy plants or food, or attack farm animals and birds 害兽；害鸟◆On farms the fox is considered vermin and treated as such. 在农场里狐狸被当成有害动物来对待。🔊🔊insects that live on the bodies of animals and sometimes humans 体外寄生虫；害虫◆The room was crawling with vermin. 这房间里虱蚤横行。🔊🔊(disapproving) people who are very unpleasant or dangerous to society 蟊贼；歹徒；害人虫