输入任意单词!

Whaler Meaning in English

word

ˈhweɪɫɝ/, /ˈweɪɫɝ
WAY-ler
wˈeɪlɐ
WAY-luh

释义

A whaler is a person or ship that hunts whales, usually for their oil, meat, or other products.

用法与细微差别

Now mainly historical; 'whaler' can mean either the person or the ship. Common in stories about the 19th century or discussions of whaling. Not to be confused with 'whale' (the animal).

例句

The whaler sailed for months in search of whales.

basic

A whaler is someone who hunts whales.

basic

The old whaler told stories about his adventures at sea.

basic

Have you ever read about whalers in classic novels like 'Moby-Dick'?

natural

Life as a whaler was dangerous and very hard work.

natural

In the 19th century, New Bedford was a famous port for whalers.

natural