shark
UK/ʃɑ:k/US
C2
Definitions
n.
A large predatory marine fish with a cartilaginous skeleton; a ruthless, dishonest person
鲨鱼；骗子，奸商
v.
To fish for sharks
捕鲨鱼
Root Breakdown
Native Englishsharkother
=shark
Common Collocations
- 1.shark attack鲨鱼袭击
- 2.loan shark放高利贷者／地下钱庄
- 3.great white shark大白鲨
- 4.shark fin鱼翅
Example Sentences
- 1.
A great white shark can detect a single drop of blood from miles away.
- 2.
Watch out for that car dealer — he's a real shark who'll overcharge you.
- 3.
Divers spotted a reef shark circling slowly beneath the boat.