Pronunciation: /pɛst/
noun a destructive insect or other animal that attacks crops, food, livestock, etc.
A1 I saw a pest in the kitchen.
A2 The pest control company came to spray for bugs.
B1 The garden was overrun with pests, so we had to use insecticide.
B2 Rats can be a major pest in urban areas.
C1 The invasive species has become a serious pest in the ecosystem.
C2 The government is implementing new policies to control agricultural pests.
adjective annoying or harmful
A1 I don't like pests in my house.
A2 She sprayed pest repellent to keep insects away.
B1 The garden was overrun with pests, destroying the crops.
B2 The pest control company was called in to deal with the infestation.
C1 The scientist studied the behavior of pests in agricultural ecosystems.
C2 The invasive species was considered a major pest to the local environment.
formal The farmers are using pesticides to control the pest population in their fields.
informal I saw a pest in the kitchen and had to call the exterminator.
slang That guy is such a pest, always bothering everyone.
figurative Negative thoughts can be like pests, constantly buzzing around and bothering us.
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