shanghai

• Имя собственное, обозначающее конкретное место, обычно город, регион или другую географическую локацию.

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

uncountable · proper noun

1. A city in ChinaA2formal

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

   Шанхай

   • 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.

• Глагол, означающий заставить или обманом склонить кого-либо к чему-либо, или похитить кого-либо, особенно для службы на корабле.

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.

   Насильно завербовать

   • 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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