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killer bee

/ˈkɪlər biː/

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/ˈkɪlər biː/B2informalscientific
  • ruТермин, обозначающий африканизированных медоносных пчёл, известных своим агрессивным поведением и склонностью роиться в больших количествах при угрозе. Эта фраза также используется метафорически для описания чего-то или кого-то чрезвычайно интенсивного, опасного или эффективного.

A term referring to Africanized honey bees, known for their aggressive behavior and tendency to swarm in large numbers when threatened. The phrase is also used metaphorically to describe something or someone extremely intense, dangerous, or effective.

  1. Aggressive hybrid beeB2formal

    A hybrid of the African honeybee and various European honeybees, known for its aggressive behavior and tendency to swarm.

    ruАгрессивная гибридная пчела

    • Killer bees are known to attack in large numbers when threatened.
    • The spread of killer bees has caused concern in some regions.
    • Beekeepers take special precautions when handling killer bee colonies.
  2. Figurative: something intense or dangerousC1slangamerican

    Used informally to describe something that is extremely intense, powerful, or dangerous.

    ruНечто интенсивное или опасное

    • That new energy drink is a real killer bee.
    • His performance on stage was a killer bee, electrifying the crowd.
    • The final exam was a killer bee, incredibly difficult.