vermin
gb/vˈɚmɪn/ us/vˈɚmɪn/
B2
Inglés
kártevő, féreg, dúvad
SUSTANTIVO
B2
1
kártevő
B1
Patrón de uso:
[vermin] in/around [place]
The restaurant was closed after inspectors found signs of vermin in the kitchen.
Az éttermet bezárták, miután az ellenőrök kártevők nyomait találták a konyhában.
They sealed the gaps under the doors to stop vermin getting into the house.
Lezárták az ajtók alatti réseket, hogy a kártevők ne jussanak be a házba.
The farm hired a specialist to deal with vermin in the grain store.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
There are vermin in the shed.
Kártevők vannak a fészerben.
We need to keep vermin out of the house.
Meg kell akadályoznunk, hogy a kártevők bejussanak a házba.
Error frecuente:
Learners often treat it as a countable singular (*a vermin*). In this sense it is usually uncountable/collective: vermin (not vermins).
Significado
pest animals and insects
Colocaciones
vermin control
|a vermin problem
|a vermin infestation
|vermin-proof containers
|rats and other vermin
|house vermin
|get rid of vermin
|vermin in the attic
|vermin in the basement
|keep vermin out
Sinónimos
pests (General word for animals/insects that cause trouble.)
|
rodents (More specific; refers mainly to rats, mice, etc.)
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infestation (Refers to the problem/state, not the animals themselves.)
Temas
animals
|daily_life
|home
|health
Definición
unwanted animals or insects that cause problems
small animals or insects, especially rats and mice, that are harmful, dirty, or difficult to control, often because they damage property or spread disease
SUSTANTIVO
C1
INFORMAL
2
féreg
B2
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is/are vermin
The article was criticized for describing migrants as vermin.
A cikket bírálták, amiért a migránsokat férgeknek nevezte.
He was fired after calling his coworkers vermin during an argument.
Kirúgták, miután egy vita közben férgeknek nevezte a munkatársait.
Using language like ‘vermin’ to describe people encourages hatred.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
It is very rude to call someone vermin.
Nagyon sértő valakit féregnek nevezni.
Error frecuente:
Because it is strongly insulting and dehumanizing, it can sound extreme in everyday conversation.
Significado
despised person or group
Colocaciones
filthy vermin
|dirty vermin
|human vermin
|call them vermin
|treat people like vermin
|regard someone as vermin
Sinónimos
scum (Common insult; slightly less animal-like than vermin.)
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trash (Insult suggesting worthlessness; often more casual.)
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lowlife (Focuses on immoral behavior rather than being a ‘pest’.)
Antónimos
decent person (Someone viewed as respectable rather than contemptible.)
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honorable person (Emphasizes moral worth, opposite of the insult.)
Temas
emotions
|society
|conflict
Definición
an insulting word for people you hate or strongly disrespect
a very offensive word for a person or group of people considered disgusting, cruel, or worthless
SUSTANTIVO
C1
TECHNICAL
3
dúvad
C1
Patrón de uso:
kill/shoot/trap [vermin]
The estate manager set traps to deal with vermin around the pheasant pens.
A birtok intézője csapdákat állított, hogy elbánjon a dúvaddal a fácánólak körül.
Some people object to labeling foxes as vermin.
Vannak, akik ellenzik, hogy a rókákat dúvadnak minősítsék.
Local rules determine which animals can be controlled as vermin.
Significado
animals targeted as pests
Colocaciones
shoot vermin
|trap vermin
|vermin hunting
|vermin control licence
|vermin on the estate
|vermin traps
Sinónimos
pest animals (Neutral term; avoids the hunting/gamekeeping association.)
|
nuisance wildlife (Common modern phrasing in management contexts.)
Antónimos
protected species (Animals legally protected rather than targeted.)
Temas
animals
|farming
|outdoors
Definición
wild animals that people try to kill because they cause damage
wild animals regarded as pests and legally or traditionally killed to protect crops, livestock, or game birds
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
vermin
AFI
GB/vˈɚmɪn/
US/vˈɚmɪn/
Sílabas y acento
ver - min (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (ver)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: vermin
- Plural: vermin
Expresiones
treat [someone] like vermin
1/tɹˈit sˈʌmwˌʌn lˈaɪk vˈɚmɪn/
idiom
informal
dehumanize and mistreat
to treat people very badly, as if they are not human
Ejemplos
- The inquiry found that prisoners had been treated like vermin.
- No one should be treated like vermin because of where they come from.
- She spoke out after seeing homeless people treated like vermin.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- It is wrong to treat anyone like vermin.
vermin control
1/vˈɚmɪn kəntɹˈoʊl/
fixed phrase
pest removal and prevention
work to stop and remove pests like rats
Ejemplos
- The landlord called vermin control when tenants reported scratching noises in the walls.
- Good waste management is essential for vermin control in cities.
- We scheduled regular vermin control inspections for the warehouse.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We need vermin control for this building.
vermin infestation
1/vˈɚmɪn ɪnfˈɛstˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
severe pest presence
a place has many pests
Ejemplos
- The hotel refunded guests after a vermin infestation was discovered.
- Old buildings can be vulnerable to vermin infestation if gaps aren’t sealed.
- They had to replace the insulation because of vermin infestation.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- There is a vermin infestation in the basement.
vermin-infested
1/vˈɚmɪn ɪnfˈɛstɪd/
fixed phrase
full of pests
with many pests living there
Ejemplos
- They moved out of the vermin-infested apartment immediately.
- The report described vermin-infested storage rooms behind the shop.
- The building was condemned as unsafe and vermin-infested.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The room was vermin-infested.