killer
noun uk/ˈkɪl.ər/ us/ˈkɪl.ɚ/
(DEATH)
B1 [ C ]杀人者，凶手
someone who kills another person
Police are still hoping to find the dead woman's killer. 警方仍然希望找到杀害那名女性的凶手。
[ C ]致命的东西;（尤指）致命疾病
something that kills people, especially a disease or other illness
Cancer and heart disease are the UK's biggest killers. 癌症和心脏病是英国头号致命疾病。
[ C ]杀灭物
something that destroys something
This chemical is found in most weedkillers. 大多数除草剂中含有这种化学物质。
- More examples
- Through a process of deduction , the detectives discovered the identity of the killer.
- The police have widened their dragnet in their search for the killer.
- Police are still hoping to find the dead woman's killer.
- She determined to avenge herself on the killer.
- The police have warned the public that the killer could strike again.
(EFFORT)
[ S ] informal极困难的事
something that is very difficult
The last question was a real killer. 最后一个问题的确很难。
(AMUSEMENT)
[ C ] US and Australian English informal令人着迷的人（或故事）；技能出色的人（或表演）
a very entertaining or skilful person, story, or performance
Dizzy was a real killer on the trumpet. 迪齐是个非常出色的小号手。