농작물이나 가축에 해를 끼치는 해충이나 유해 동물.
A destructive insect or small animal that attacks crops, food supplies, or livestock.
예문:
"Farmers must constantly monitor their fields for common garden pests like aphids and slugs."
"The government implemented strict quarantine measures to prevent the spread of agricultural pests."
귀찮게 하거나 성가시게 하는 사람이나 물건, 특히 말썽꾸러기 아이.
An annoying person or thing; a nuisance, especially a troublesome child.
예문:
"Stop being such a pest and let me finish my work in peace."
"Her little brother is a real pest, always interrupting her phone calls."
흑사병이나 치명적인 전염병을 일컫는 고어.
An archaic term for the bubonic plague or any widespread, fatal epidemic disease.
예문:
"During the Middle Ages, the pest swept across Europe, devastating populations."
"Historical records often refer to the great mortality caused by the pest."