vermin

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /ˈvɜːmɪn/    美 /ˈvɝmɪn/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. Any of various common types of small insects or other animals which cause harm and annoyance. plural,singular
    — The area was crawling with all sorts of vermin: fleas, lice, mice, and rats to name a few. Thus, we felt as if vermin were crawling over us.
  2. An animal that preys on game, such as a fox or a weasel. plural,singular
  3. An obnoxious or mean and offensive person. plural,singular
    — Bring these vermin to the Palace of Justice.

词形变化

vermins plural

词汇关系

衍生词
verminicide verminer
相关词
varmint

词源

From Middle English vermyn, vermyne, from Old French vermine, from Vulgar Latin *verminum (“vermin”), collective noun formed from Latin vermis (“worm”). Compare vermiculate and vermivorous. See also worm.
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