Snakehead Meaning in English
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التعريف
A snakehead is a type of fish known for its long body and aggressive behavior. In informal usage, especially in China, 'snakehead' also refers to a person who illegally arranges migration or human smuggling.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Formal when used for the fish. The criminal meaning is most frequent in Chinese contexts and news about illegal immigration; outside Asia, rarely used this way. For the animal, 'snakehead fish' is also common. Do not confuse with 'snake head' (head of a snake).
جمل نموذجية
A snakehead can live both in water and on land for some time.
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The fisherman caught a large snakehead in the river.
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Snakeheads are not native to North America.
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The news reported that a snakehead was arrested for smuggling people into Europe.
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People pay a snakehead large sums to get across the border.
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I've seen a snakehead fish at the aquarium before; it's pretty scary-looking!
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