whaler

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n. a seaman who works on a ship that hunts whales
n. a ship engaged in whale fishing

n. 捕鲸者, 捕鲸船

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whaler 由词根 whale（鲸鱼）和后缀 -er（表示从事某种职业的人）组成，意思是捕鲸的人。

例句

1. The whaler sailed across the ocean in search of whales.

捕鲸者驾船穿越海洋寻找鲸鱼。

2. Many whalers faced danger during their expeditions.

许多捕鲸者在探险过程中面临危险。

3. The old whaler told stories of his adventures at sea.

老捕鲸者讲述了他在海上的冒险故事。