Cankerworm
Übersetzung von "cankerworm" ins Russisch
cankerworm
SubstantivUK
/ˈkæŋkəwɜːm/
US
/ˈkæŋkərˌwɜrm/
cankerworm
cankerworms Pl.
The cankerworm is causing damage to the trees.
Гусеница наносит ущерб деревьям.
Definitionen
cankerworm
SubstantivUK
/ˈkæŋkəwɜːm/
US
/ˈkæŋkərˌwɜrm/
A type of caterpillar that is the larval stage of certain moths, known for feeding on the leaves of trees and causing significant damage.
The cankerworm infestation left the oak trees nearly bare by the end of summer.
Figuratively, a person, influence, or condition that gradually corrupts, destroys, or consumes
The rampant corruption acted as a cankerworm on the nation’s hopes.
cankerworm
AdjektivUK
/ˈkæŋkəwɜːm/
US
/ˈkæŋkərˌwɜrm/
Relating to cankerworms or the damage they cause
The farmer inspected the cankerworm damage on his apple trees.