beast
n
1 (dated or fml 舊或文) animal, esp a large four-footed one 動物(尤指大的、有四條腿的)
all the beasts of the earth 地球上的一切走獸
The lion is called the king of beasts. 獅子被稱為百獸之王.
2
(a) brutal or disgusting person 野蠻的人; 令人生厭的人
When he's drunk he's a beast. 他喝醉時很野蠻.
Drink brings out the beast in him, ie emphasizes the brutal part of his nature. 他酒後獸性大發.
(b) (infml 口) (used playfully or reproachfully 用以打趣或斥責) unpleasant person 令人不快的人
Stop tickling me, you beast! 別胳肢我了, 你這討厭鬼!
Don't be such a beast! 別那麼討人嫌!