whaling
/ˈweɪlɪŋ/
CEFR level C1Topic EnvironmentWord #6579 in the learning path
捕鲸；捕鲸业
Definitions
n. the activity or business of hunting whales
捕鲸；捕鲸业
Example
The harbour museum has an exhibition about whaling.
港口博物馆有一个关于捕鲸的展览。
Commercial whaling has contributed to declining whale populations, prompting international efforts to protect these marine mammals.
商业捕鲸导致鲸类数量下降，促使国际社会努力保护这些海洋哺乳动物。
Collocations
- commercial whaling
- whaling ship
- whaling industry
- ban on whaling
Word family
- whale (n.)
- whale (v.)
- whaler (n.)
Usage tip
不可数名词；谈捕鲸禁令用ban on whaling。
FAQ
- What does whaling mean?
- the activity or business of hunting whales
- How is whaling pronounced?
- UK /ˈweɪlɪŋ/, US /ˈweɪlɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
