dyke
US /daɪk/
UK /daɪk/
名词
1.
堤坝, 堤防
a long wall or embankment built to prevent flooding from the sea or a river
示例:
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The Netherlands is famous for its extensive system of dykes.
荷兰以其广泛的堤坝系统而闻名。
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They built a new dyke to protect the town from rising sea levels.
他们修建了一座新堤坝，以保护城镇免受海平面上升的影响。
2.
女同性恋者 (贬义)
(offensive, derogatory) a lesbian
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Using the term 'dyke' can be deeply offensive and is considered a slur.
使用“dyke”一词可能具有深刻的冒犯性，并被视为一种侮辱。
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It's important to avoid using derogatory language like 'dyke' when referring to people.
在指代他人时，避免使用“dyke”等贬义词很重要。