shark
US /ʃɑːrk/
UK /ʃɑːk/
名词
1.
鲨鱼
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.
示例:
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A great white shark was spotted near the coast.
在海岸附近发现了一只大白鲨。
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Divers observed several reef sharks swimming gracefully.
潜水员观察到几条礁鲨优雅地游动。
2.
骗子, 剥削者
a person who ruthlessly exploits others for personal gain, especially in financial matters.
示例:
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He's a real loan shark, charging exorbitant interest rates.
他是个真正的放高利贷的鲨鱼，收取高得离谱的利率。
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Beware of the pool shark who tries to trick beginners.
小心那些试图欺骗初学者的台球鲨鱼。