كيف تنطق "shylock"
word
ˈʃaɪˌɫɑk
SHY-lahk
ʃˈaɪlɒk
shy-LOK
التعريف
A 'shylock' is a slang and often offensive term for someone who lends money at very high interest rates, often illegally; originally from Shakespeare's character Shylock in 'The Merchant of Venice.' It is sometimes used as an antisemitic slur.
نسخ IPA
الإنجليزية الأمريكية
ˈʃaɪˌɫɑk
الإنجليزية البريطانية
ʃˈaɪlɒk
نطق مبسط
أمريكي
SHY-lahk
بريطاني
shy-LOK
استمع في السياق
The man was known as a shylock in his neighborhood.
Do not borrow money from a shylock.
The shylock charged extremely high interest rates.
Calling someone a shylock is really offensive and outdated.