beast
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT You can refer to an animal as a beast, especially if it is a large, dangerous, or unusual one. (尤指罕见或巨大凶猛的) 兽[文学性]
...the threats our ancestors faced from wild beasts. …我们祖辈所面临的来自野兽的威胁。
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beast /biːst/ (beasts)
剑桥词典
- formal
an animal , especially a large or wild one
（尤指大型或野生的）动物；野兽
a wild beast 野兽
The room wasn't fit for man or beast. 这个房间根本没法住。
old-fashioned
an unpleasant , annoying , or cruel person
粗暴（或卑劣、凶残）的人
He was a beast to her throughout their marriage . 结婚后，他一直对她很粗暴。