pest — a destructive insect or other animal that attacks crops, food, or livestock
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a destructive insect or other animal that attacks crops, food, or livestock
Pronunciation (IPA): /pest/
Korean meaning: 농작물이나 음식, 가축을 해치는 해충이나 동물
Korean pronunciation: 페스트 (강세: 페스트)
Example Sentences
- My little brother is such a pest when I'm trying to study for exams.
- The farmer used organic methods to control pests without harmful chemicals.
- Mosquitoes are not just annoying pests; they can also spread diseases.
pest
NOUN//pest//
a destructive insect or other animal that attacks crops, food, or livestock
Insects destroying farmer's crops
No more pest near the nest, now we can rest!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'pestis'에서 유래되었는데, 이는 '전염병, 역병'을 뜻했습니다. 중세 시대 흑사병(Black Death)도 'pestilence'라고 불렸죠. 시간이 지나면서 병을 퍼뜨리는 해충이나 성가신 존재 전반을 가리키게 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My little brother is such a pest when I'm trying to study for exams.”
“The farmer used organic methods to control pests without harmful chemicals.”
“Mosquitoes are not just annoying pests; they can also spread diseases.”
“Don't be a pest! I'll play with you after I finish my homework.”
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