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killer bee

/ˈkɪlər biː/

翻译: 指非洲化蜜蜂,以攻击性强、受威胁时大规模蜂拥而出著称。该词也比喻极其激烈、危险或高效的人或事物。

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/ˈkɪlər biː/B2informalscientific
  • zh指非洲化蜜蜂,以攻击性强、受威胁时大规模蜂拥而出著称。该词也比喻极其激烈、危险或高效的人或事物。

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.

    zh杀人蜂

    • 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.

    zh极度危险或激烈的事物

    • 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.