poach

• 指非法猎捕或捕捞动物，也指以不正当手段从竞争对手等处挖走人员、客户或资源。

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.

   偷猎

   • 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.

   水煮

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

   同义词coddlesimmer