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- shark [ʃɑːk]
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n
any of various usually ferocious selachian fishes, typically marine with a long body, two dorsal fins, rows of sharp teeth, and between five and seven gill slits on each side of the head
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[Etymology]
C16: of uncertain origin
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any of various usually ferocious selachian fishes, typically marine with a long body, two dorsal fins, rows of sharp teeth, and between five and seven gill slits on each side of the head
- shark [ʃɑːk]
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n
a person who preys on or victimizes others, esp by swindling or extortion
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vb
[archaic]
to obtain (something) by cheating or deception
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vb
[Etymology]
C18: probably from German Schurke rogue; perhaps also influenced by
shark 1
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a person who preys on or victimizes others, esp by swindling or extortion
Examples
- The shark was right in front of me and there was only a glass between him and me.
- 大鲨鱼就在我的正前方，我们之间仅有一道玻璃之隔。 → between
- What if a shark came along right now?
- 这时，如果来了鲨鱼该怎么办呢？ → now
- a killer shark → killer
- 高利贷者
- usurer; loan shark → 高利贷
- 金融巨头
- financial magnate; shark of high finance; financial tycoon → 巨头
- 这顿用来招待那些贵宾的翅席价格不菲啊。
- The expensive reception dinner for the honored guests featured shark's fin. → 翅席
- 翅子是招待贵宾时才选用的菜肴。
- Shark fin is only served when dining with honored guests. → 翅子
- 传说中鲛人泪可以化为珍珠。
- According to the tale, the tears of shark-people can be turned into pearls. → 鲛人
- 我们在海洋公园看到了鲸鲨。
- We saw the whale shark in the aquarium. → 鲸鲨
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