pest
Prononciation : [pɛst]
Contexte : « insects »
(noun) a small animal or insect that is annoying or harmful. Pests can damage plants, crops, or food. Think of bugs that make your garden less pretty or that eat your fruits.
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The gardener was happy when the pests were finally gone, and the plants looked healthy.
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There were too many pests in the garden, and the vegetables did not grow well.
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What kinds of pests do you usually find in your backyard?
Contexte : « bothersome person »
(noun) a person who annoys or bothers someone repeatedly. This could be someone who is always asking too many questions or making noise when you want to be quiet.
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My little brother can be a pest sometimes, but I still love him.
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She doesn’t want to be a pest at the party, so she stays quiet.
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Why does he always have to act like such a pest when we’re studying?
Contexte : « annoying behavior »
(verb) to bother or annoy someone repeatedly. It’s like when you keep asking the same question or interrupting someone while they are talking.
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She loves to pest her friends with funny jokes all day long.
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He decided not to pest his parents for candy this time.
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Do you ever feel like you might pest your friend if you keep asking for their help?