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vermin
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害虫, 害兽
small animals or insects that are believed to be destructive and are difficult to handle when they appear in a considerable number
Vermin generally refers to a group of small animals that are considered to be pests and are often unwelcome in human habitation or agricultural areas. This group of animals can include rodents such as rats and mice, as well as insects like cockroaches and bedbugs. They are known for causing damage to property, spreading disease, and competing with humans for resources. Vermin can be a serious problem in both urban and rural areas, and many methods have been developed to control their populations, including traps, poisons, and other forms of pest management. Despite the negative connotations associated with the term "vermin," many of these animals are an important part of the ecosystem and serve valuable ecological roles.
- After the flood, the basement was infested with vermin such as rats and cockroaches.
洪水过后，地下室被老鼠和蟑螂等害虫侵扰。
- The farmer set traps around the field to protect his crops from the vermin that were eating the seeds.
农民在田地周围设置了陷阱，以保护他的庄稼免受吃种子的害虫的侵害。
- In many big cities, pigeons are often considered vermin due to their large populations and the mess they create.
在许多大城市，鸽子由于其庞大的数量和制造的混乱常被视为害虫。
- The old warehouse was condemned after inspectors found it overrun with vermin.
检查员发现旧仓库里到处都是害虫后，旧仓库被谴责了。
- During the medieval times, vermin like fleas and lice were rampant and often spread diseases.
在中世纪，像跳蚤和虱子这样的害虫很猖獗，经常传播疾病。
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害虫, 恶棍
an individual who is considered highly dishonest or wicked, often due to their unethical or harmful actions
- The corrupt politicians were widely regarded as vermin by the public due to their exploitation of power for personal gain.
由于利用权力谋取私利，腐败的政客被公众广泛视为害虫。
- In the eyes of the community, the scam artist was nothing more than vermin preying on the vulnerable and unsuspecting.
在社区的眼中，诈骗艺术家不过是捕食脆弱和毫无戒心的人的害虫。
- The dictator's regime was notorious for its brutality and disregard for human rights, earning him the reputation of vermin among international observers.
独裁者的政权以其残忍和对人权的漠视而臭名昭著，这使他在国际观察者中赢得了害虫的名声。
- The fraudsters who targeted elderly individuals for financial gain were seen as vermin by law enforcement officials tasked with combating financial exploitation.
那些以老年人为目标进行金融诈骗的骗子被负责打击金融剥削的执法官员视为害虫。
- Those who engaged in human trafficking were rightly condemned as vermin for their exploitation and abuse of vulnerable individuals.
那些从事人口贩运的人因其对弱势个体的剥削和虐待而被理所当然地谴责为害虫。
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