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monster

/ˈmɒnstə/ · /ˈmɑːnstər/

CEFR level B1Topic ArtsWord #1909 in the learning path

怪物;怪兽

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Definitions

n. an imaginary creature that is large, strange, or frightening

怪物;怪兽

n. a person who behaves in an extremely cruel way

残忍的人

adj. extremely large in size or amount

巨大的

Example

The friendly monster in the cartoon has purple feet.

动画片里那只友善的怪物长着紫色的脚。

Stories about monsters can help children explore their fears within a safe and imaginative setting.

有关怪物的故事可以帮助儿童在安全且富有想象力的情境中探索自己的恐惧。

Collocations

  • sea monster
  • a monster truck
  • a fictional monster

Word family

  • monstrous (adj.)
  • monstrously (adv.)

Usage tip

形容词用法较口语化,置于名词前表示巨大。

FAQ

What does monster mean?
an imaginary creature that is large, strange, or frightening a person who behaves in an extremely cruel way extremely large in size or amount
How is monster pronounced?
UK /ˈmɒnstə/, US /ˈmɑːnstər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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