buccaneer
n.海盗 vi.做海盗
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buccaneer
/,bʌkə'nɪə(r); ,bʌkə`nɪr/
n
1 pirate 海盗.
2 unscrupulous and reckless person 肆无忌惮的人.
buccaneer
n[C][
Date: 1600-1700;
Language: French;Origin: boucanier
'person living in the forest in the West Indies, buccaneer', from boucaner
'to dry meat in a wooden frame over a fire', from boucan
'wooden frame', from
Tupi]
someone who attacks ships at sea and steals from them
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piratesomeone who is very successful, especially in business, but may not be honest