smuggling
/ˈsmʌɡlɪŋ/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6512 in the learning path
走私；非法偷运
Definitions
n. Illegally moving goods or people across borders or past controls.
走私；非法偷运
Example
The documentary explained how smuggling puts rare animals at risk.
这部纪录片解释了走私如何危及珍稀动物。
International cooperation is essential for tackling wildlife smuggling, which threatens biodiversity and undermines conservation efforts.
国际合作对于打击野生动物走私至关重要，因为这种行为威胁生物多样性并破坏保护工作。
Collocations
- wildlife smuggling
- a smuggling ring
- combat smuggling
Word family
- smuggle (v.)
- smuggler (n.)
Usage tip
通常不可数；动词搭配smuggle goods into a country。
FAQ
- What does smuggling mean?
- Illegally moving goods or people across borders or past controls.
- How is smuggling pronounced?
- UK /ˈsmʌɡlɪŋ/, US /ˈsmʌɡlɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
