whaling

• 名词，指捕杀鲸鱼以获取其肉、脂肪或其他产品的行为或行业。

A noun referring to the practice or industry of hunting and killing whales for their meat, oil, or other products.

不可数

1. Hunting of whalesB2formal

   The practice or industry of hunting and killing whales for their oil, meat, or other products.

   捕鲸

   • Whaling was a major industry in the 19th century.
   • International laws now restrict commercial whaling.
   • The history of whaling is documented in many maritime museums.

• 动词，表示用力打、揍、猛击；也非正式地表示做得极好、表现出色。

A verb meaning to thrash, beat, or strike vigorously; also used informally to mean to excel or perform exceptionally well at something.

1. To thrash or beatB2informalamerican

   To strike or hit someone or something with great force.

   痛打

   • He whaled on the punching bag until he was exhausted.
   • The boxer whaled his opponent with a series of powerful punches.
   • She whaled the table with her fist in frustration.

   同义词batterbeatclobberfloghammerhitpoundpummelstrikethrash

2. To defeat soundlyB2informalamerican

   To defeat an opponent decisively in a competition or game.

   痛击

   • Our team whaled the competition in the championship game.
   • They whaled us in the debate last night.
   • The home team whaled the visitors 10-0.

   同义词beatclobberdrubhammerpummelroutsmashthrashtrouncewallop