monster /ˈmɒnstə/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A monster is a large imaginary creature that looks very ugly and frightening. 怪物

  例：

  Both movies are about a monster in the bedroom cupboard.

  两部电影都是关于卧室橱柜里的一个怪物。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT A monster is something which is extremely large, especially something that is difficult to manage or which is unpleasant. 庞然大物 (尤指棘手的事物)

  例：

  ...the monster which is now the Boston marathon.

  …波士顿马拉松赛现在成了棘手的事。

• 3. 

  ADJ Monster means extremely and surprisingly large. 庞大的 [非正式] [ADJ n]

  例：

  ...a monster weapon.

  …一个巨型武器。

• 4. 

  N-COUNT If you describe someone as a monster, you mean that they are cruel, frightening, or evil. 恶魔

  例：

  Galbraith said that her husband was a depraved monster who threatened and humiliated her.

  加尔布雷思说她丈夫是个没有人性的恶魔，威胁她并羞辱她。