poach

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على الصيد أو القبض غير القانوني على الحيوانات، وكذلك الاستحواذ غير الشريف على شخص أو شيء، غالبًا من منافس.

A verb used to describe the act of illegally hunting or catching animals, or the act of taking someone or something unfairly, often from a competitor.

1. Hunt illegallyB2formal

   To illegally hunt, catch, or kill animals, fish, or birds on someone else's property or without a license.

   الصيد الجائر

   • The rangers caught a man poaching deer in the national park.
   • Poaching elephants for their ivory is a serious crime.
   • Many rare species are threatened by poaching activities.

2. Cook in simmering liquidB1formal

   To cook food, especially fish or eggs, by gently simmering it in a small amount of liquid such as water, milk, or stock.

   سلق على نار هادئة

   • She poached an egg for breakfast.
   • The chef poached the salmon in a white wine sauce.
   • Poached chicken is a healthy and tender dish.

   المرادفاتcoddlesimmer