| 释义 |
kill·er
I. \ˈkilə(r)\ noun
(-s)
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: kill (I) + -er
1. : one that kills:
a. : murderer; especially : a homicidal criminal or maniac
b. : slaughterer; also : one who buys animals for slaughter
< killers took a big share of the choice of low prime yearlings — Chicago Daily Drovers Journal >
c. : an effective bait in fishing
d. : something that has a forceful and usually violent impact
< a backhand stroke that was a killer >
< his punch was a killer >
e. slang : one who gives an admirable or irresistible personal or sartorial impression
< she was no killer on looks — Garson Kanin >
2. : an animal to be killed for food or other use
3. or killer whale : a fierce carnivorous gregarious whale (Orcinus orca syn. Orca orca) 20 to 30 feet long that is black with yellowish white areas on sides and underparts, has a high dorsal fin, powerful tail, and sharp strong teeth, and preys on large fishes, seals, and even in groups on the larger whales
4. : a postal canceling stamp; also : a cancellation mark on a postage stamp
II. noun
: one that is extremely difficult to deal with
< seems sweet, but she is a killer at the negotiating table — Calvin Trillin >
III. adjective
Etymology: killer, noun
1. : strikingly impressive or effective
< a killer smile >
< a killer résumé >
2. : extremely difficult to deal with
< a killer fast ball >
also : causing death or devastation
< a killer tornado > |