"whaling" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 捕鲸

Definition

捕猎和杀死鲸鱼的活动，通常为了获取它们的油、肉或其他产品。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是一个正式用语，常出现在环保话题中。常见搭配有“商业捕鲸”、“禁止捕鲸”。专指鲸鱼的捕猎，不适用于其他海洋动物。

Examples

Whaling was very common in the 19th century.

19世纪时，**捕鲸**非常普遍。

Many countries have banned whaling to protect whales.

许多国家已经禁止**捕鲸**以保护鲸鱼。

Whaling ships often traveled very far.

**捕鲸**船通常会航行很远。

There are documentaries about the dangers of whaling.

有关于**捕鲸**危险性的纪录片。

Some people argue that whaling is part of their tradition.

有人认为**捕鲸**是他们的传统之一。

Modern laws strictly control whaling to help save endangered species.

现代法律严格限制**捕鲸**以保护濒危物种。