shark
US /ʃɑːrk/
UK /ʃɑːk/
名詞
1.
鯊魚
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.
範例:
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A great white shark was spotted near the coast.
在海岸附近發現了一隻大白鯊。
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Divers observed several reef sharks swimming gracefully.
潛水員觀察到幾條礁鯊優雅地游動。
2.
騙子, 剝削者
a person who ruthlessly exploits others for personal gain, especially in financial matters.
範例:
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He's a real loan shark, charging exorbitant interest rates.
他是個真正的放高利貸的鯊魚，收取高得離譜的利率。
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Beware of the pool shark who tries to trick beginners.
小心那些試圖欺騙初學者的檯球鯊魚。