beast
n
1 (dated or fml 旧或文) animal, esp a large four-footed one 动物(尤指大的、有四条腿的)
all the beasts of the earth 地球上的一切走兽
The lion is called the king of beasts. 狮子被称为百兽之王.
2
(a) brutal or disgusting person 野蛮的人; 令人生厌的人
When he´s drunk he´s a beast. 他喝醉时很野蛮.
Drink brings out the beast in him, ie emphasizes the brutal part of his nature. 他酒後兽性大发.
(b) (infml 口) (used playfully or reproachfully 用以打趣或斥责) unpleasant person 令人不快的人
Stop tickling me, you beast! 别胳肢我了, 你这讨厌鬼!
Don´t be such a beast! 别那麽讨人嫌!