dyke
US /daɪk/
UK /daɪk/
名詞
1.
堤壩, 堤防
a long wall or embankment built to prevent flooding from the sea or a river
範例:
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The Netherlands is famous for its extensive system of dykes.
荷蘭以其廣泛的堤壩系統而聞名。
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They built a new dyke to protect the town from rising sea levels.
他們修建了一座新堤壩，以保護城鎮免受海平面上升的影響。
2.
女同性戀者 (貶義)
(offensive, derogatory) a lesbian
範例:
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Using the term 'dyke' can be deeply offensive and is considered a slur.
使用「dyke」一詞可能具有深刻的冒犯性，並被視為一種侮辱。
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It's important to avoid using derogatory language like 'dyke' when referring to people.
在指代他人時，避免使用「dyke」等貶義詞很重要。