beast
gb/bˈist/ us/bˈist/
B1
Английски
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Съществително
B1
entity
1
Large, dangerous animal
A big wild animal that can be dangerous.
Модел на употреба:
a [adjective] beast
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes use 'beast' for any animal, but in modern English it usually suggests something large, wild, or dangerous.
Синоними
animal (More general term for any living creature, not limited to large or dangerous ones.)
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creature (Neutral term for any living being, including small or harmless ones.)
Антоними
pet (A domesticated animal kept for companionship rather than danger.)
Колокации
wild beast
|ferocious beast
|mythical beast
|hunting beasts
Теми
animals
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The hunters tracked the beast through the forest.
- A huge beast emerged from the shadows.
- The villagers feared the beast that roamed the hills.
- The beast roared loudly before attacking.
- In the story, a brave knight fought a terrible beast.
Примери за учащи
- The lion is a dangerous beast.
- A beast lives in the forest.
- The man saw a big beast.
- They ran from the scary beast.
Съществително
informal
B2
entity
2
Very strong or skilled person
A person who is very good at something or very strong.
Модел на употреба:
[someone] is a beast at [something]
Честа грешка:
Learners may not realize this is slang and not used in formal writing.
Синоними
champion (Focuses on winning or being the best, not necessarily physical strength.)
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powerhouse (Emphasizes great strength or energy.)
Антоними
weakling (A person lacking strength or skill.)
Колокации
beast mode
|total beast
Теми
sports
|slang
|work
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- She’s a beast on the basketball court.
- That guitarist is an absolute beast.
- He went beast mode during the final match.
Примери за учащи
- He is a beast at football.
- She plays like a beast.
- My friend is a beast at chess.
Съществително
B2
entity
3
Difficult or unpleasant thing
Something that is very hard to do or handle.
Модел на употреба:
[something] is a different beast
Синоними
challenge (Focuses on difficulty but without the metaphorical tone.)
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burden (Emphasizes heaviness and unpleasantness.)
Антоними
breeze (An informal term for something easy to do.)
Колокации
different beast
Теми
work
|life
|daily_life
|communication
Примери
- Starting your own business is a different beast from working for someone else.
- The new software update turned out to be a real beast to install.
- Negotiating with them can be a beast.
Примери за учащи
- This test is a beast.
- The job is a different beast than last year.
- Math can be a real beast for me.
Граматика
Речникова форма
beast
IPA
GB/bˈist/
US/bˈist/
Срички и ударение
beast (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (beast)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: beast
- Plural: beasts
Семейство думи
Изрази
beast mode
1/bˈist mˈoʊd/
fixed phrase
slang
Extreme effort and performance
Working or playing with great energy and power.
Примери
- He went into beast mode during the final minutes of the game.
- When she’s in beast mode, nothing can stop her.
beast of burden
1/bˈist əv bˈɚdən/
fixed phrase
Animal used for carrying loads
An animal that carries heavy things for people.
Примери
- Donkeys are common beasts of burden in rural areas.
- The horse was used as a beast of burden on the farm.