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hornets

/ˈhɔːrnɪts/ /ˈhɔːrnəts/

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noun

Avispones

A large wasp, of the genus Vespa, having a brown-and-yellow-striped body and the ability to inflict a serious sting.

Examples :

"The children ran away screaming when they saw the hornets building a nest in the tree. "

Los niños salieron corriendo gritando cuando vieron a los avispones construyendo un nido en el árbol.

insect animal nature biology

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noun

Acosador, persona molesta

A person who pesters with petty but ceaseless attacks.

Examples :

"The journalists acted like hornets, constantly asking the politician difficult and persistent questions about the scandal. "

Los periodistas actuaron como acosadores, preguntando constantemente al político preguntas difíciles y persistentes sobre el escándalo.

person character attitude