vermin
Any of various common types of small insects or other animals which cause harm and…Any of various common types of small insects or other animals which cause harm and annoyance.
» I believe that place is teeming with vermin.
Значення
значень: 3(множина, однина)Any of various common types of small insects or other animals which cause harm and annoyance.
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.
Ungeziefer, Schädlinge, Gewürm
вреди́тельvredítelʹ, парази́тparazít, гадgad
any of various small animals or insects that are pests; e.g. cockroaches or rats
(множина, однина)An animal that preys on game, such as a fox or a weasel.
(множина, однина)An obnoxious or mean and offensive person.
Bring these vermin to the Palace of Justice.
Gesindel, Pack
гадgad, подо́нокpodónok, гни́даgnída
an irritating or obnoxious person
Приклади
речень: 3I believe that place is teeming with vermin.
Tom used to be a monstrous vermin, until he awoke one day transformed into a human.
Garbage harbors vermin.
Переклади
мов: 7За значеннями 2
За значеннями 2
Походження
From Middle English vermyn, vermyne, from Old French vermine, from Vulgar Latin *verminumFrom 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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Форми
множина: verminsСиноніми
синонімів: 1- an irritating or obnoxious person:varmint