whale
n
1 any of several types of very large mammal that live in the sea, some of which are hunted for their oil and flesh 鲸.
2 (idm 习语) have a `whale of a time (infml 口) enjoy oneself very much; have a very good time 玩得非常痛快; 过得非常愉快
The children had a whale of a time at the funfair. 孩子们在游乐场玩得很高兴. whale, v [I]
(usu in the continuous tenses 通常用於进行时态) hunt whales (and produce oil, etc from their carcasses) 捕鲸(并提取鲸油). whaler n
(a) ship used for hunting whales 捕鲸船.
(b) person who hunts whales 捕鲸的人. whaling n [U]
hunting whales 捕鲸
[attrib 作定语]
the whaling fleet 捕鲸船队.
A hui may be a wedding, burial or conference. The happier events are marked with speeches, singing and dancing.
一个"会"可能是一次婚礼、葬礼或者会议。而较为喜庆的活动,人们要发表演说,唱歌跳舞以示庆贺。
Even before India won independence from its British rulers, it was clear that Gandhi was the key figure and leader in the struggle of 380 million Indians to govern themselves.