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猛兽
měngshòu
Description
猛兽是一种很凶、很危险的大动物，比如老虎和狮子。
A 猛兽 is a very fierce and dangerous large animal, such as a tiger or lion.
人们常在动物园里看到猛兽，但不能靠得太近。
People often see 猛兽 in zoos but should not get too close.
Meanings
猛兽měngshòu
a fierce, dangerous wild animal; beast of prey
老虎和狮子都是猛兽。
Tigers and lions are both fierce beasts.
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Notes
- Etymology
猛 (fierce) + 兽 (beast), literally "fierce beast."
- Nuance
refers to large predatory animals, often used figuratively for something to fear.
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