hooker

'hukә
Collins 1

英文释义

n. United States general in the Union Army who was defeated at Chancellorsville by Robert E. Lee (1814-1879)
n. English theologian (1554-1600)
n. a golfer whose shots typically curve left (for right-handed golfers)
n. (rugby) the player in the middle of the front row of the scrum who tries to capture the ball with the foot

中文翻译

n. 用钩子的人, 渔船

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Collins 星级
10,568
BNC 频率
13,264
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记忆技巧

hooker 由词根 hook（钩子）和后缀 -er（表示从事某种职业的人）组成，可以联想到“用钩子抓住某人”，在某些语境下指代从事特定工作的女性。

例句

1. She works as a hooker to support her family.
她作为一个妓女来养家。
2. The movie tells the story of a hooker who dreams of a better life.
这部电影讲述了一个妓女梦想更好生活的故事。
3. He met a hooker on the street and decided to help her.
他在街上遇到一个妓女，并决定帮助她。

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