shanghai

• Eigenname für eine konkrete Ortsbezeichnung, meist eine Stadt, Region oder andere geografische Lokalität (Shanghai in China).

A proper noun referring to a specific place, typically a city, region, or other geographical location.

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1. A city in ChinaA2formal

   A major port city in eastern China, known for its economic and cultural significance.

   Shanghai

   • Shanghai is one of the largest cities in the world.
   • She visited Shanghai for a business conference.
   • The skyline of Shanghai is famous for its modern architecture.

• Verb, das bedeutet, jemanden zu etwas zu zwingen oder durch Täuschung zu bewegen, oder jemanden zu entführen, besonders um ihn zum Dienst auf einem Schiff zu pressen.

A verb meaning to force or trick someone into doing something, or to kidnap someone, especially for service aboard a ship.

1. Forcibly recruitC1informal

   To force someone into service, especially on a ship, by trickery or violence.

   Gewaltsam anwerben

   • The pirates shanghaied the young sailor onto their vessel.
   • He was shanghaied into working for the crew against his will.
   • In the old days, men were often shanghaied to serve on ships.

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