An insect or animal that damages crops, food, or property. Someone who annoys others, especially repeatedly.

pest

/pest/

CEFR level B2Topic EnvironmentWord #5123 in the learning path

害虫；有害动物

Definitions

n. An insect or animal that damages crops, food, or property.

害虫；有害动物

n. Someone who annoys others, especially repeatedly.

讨厌的人；烦人精

These tiny pests have eaten holes in my cabbage leaves.

这些小害虫把我的卷心菜叶咬出了洞。

Farmers can control pests through biological methods that reduce reliance on chemicals and protect beneficial insects.

农民可以采用生物方法防治害虫，减少对化学品的依赖并保护益虫。

pest不限于昆虫，也可指老鼠等有害动物。

What does pest mean?: An insect or animal that damages crops, food, or property. Someone who annoys others, especially repeatedly.
How is pest pronounced?: UK /pest/, US /pest/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.