shark
US /ʃɑːrk/
UK /ʃɑːk/
名詞
1.
サメ
a long-bodied predatory fish with a cartilaginous skeleton, a prominent dorsal fin, and tooth-like scales. Most sharks are marine, but some enter fresh water to breed.
例:
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A great white shark was spotted near the coast.
海岸近くでホホジロザメが目撃された。
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Divers observed several reef sharks swimming gracefully.
ダイバーたちは数匹のリーフシャークが優雅に泳ぐのを目撃した。
2.
高利貸し, 詐欺師
a person who ruthlessly exploits others for personal gain, especially in financial matters.
例:
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He's a real loan shark, charging exorbitant interest rates.
彼は法外な金利を請求する本物の高利貸しだ。
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Beware of the pool shark who tries to trick beginners.
初心者を騙そうとするプールシャークに気をつけろ。