creature

• 名词，指任何有生命的生物，尤指动物；也常用来指真实存在或想象中的奇特生物。

A noun referring to any living being, especially an animal, often used to describe a real or imaginary being.

1. Living beingA2formal

   Any living animal or organism, especially one that is not human.

   生物

   • The forest is home to many strange creatures.
   • The creature swam gracefully in the ocean.
   • Scientists discovered a new creature in the deep sea.

   同义词animalbeastcritterliving thingorganism

2. Person (affectionate or derogatory)B1informal

   Used informally to refer to a person, often with affection, pity, or disapproval.

   人（亲昵或轻蔑）

   • The poor creature was lost and scared.
   • What a clever little creature she is!
   • He's a strange creature, always talking to himself.

   同义词characterfellowindividualmortalsoulthingwretch