渔
to fish; to seek improperly
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to fish; to catch fish
Refers to the activity of catching fish or other aquatic animals.
Fishermen go out to sea to fish every day.
This fishing boat is equipped with advanced fishing equipment.
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This old fisherman has been fishing by the river for decades.
The fishing industry in this area is very developed.
We should oppose the practice of draining the pond to catch all the fish and protect the ecological environment.
verb
to seek; to gain improperly
neutralOften used in a negative sense, referring to obtaining something one shouldn't get.
He always wants to profit improperly from this matter.
It's really immoral for these people to profit from the crisis.
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He tried to profit improperly through不正当 means.
The law strictly prohibits such improper profit-seeking behavior.
They colluded to seek improper profits together.