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hornet

UK/'hɒ:nit/US
TOEFLC2

Definitions

n.

A large wasp with a painful sting, typically with brown and yellow markings

大黄蜂

Root Breakdown

Native English
hornetother
=hornet

Common Collocations

  • 1.hornet nest黄蜂窝
  • 2.angry hornet愤怒的黄蜂

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    A hornet's sting is more painful than a bee's.

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