"shylock" 怎么发音

word

US

ˈʃaɪˌɫɑk

SHY-lahk

UK

ʃˈaɪlɒk

shy-LOK

释义

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.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈʃaɪˌɫɑk

英式英语

ʃˈaɪlɒk

简化发音

美式

SHY-lahk

英式

shy-LOK

语境中听

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Calling someone a shylock is really offensive and outdated.