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单词 killer
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 >
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