whale
Aussprache: [weɪl]
Wort
Kontext: „nature“
(noun) a large sea animal that lives in the ocean. Whales are mammals, which means they breathe air and are warm-blooded, just like us! They are known for their big size and can be seen swimming in oceans around the world.
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The humpback whale jumped out of the water, making everyone on the boat cheer.
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The news about whaling practices is sad because it harms the whales.
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What is your favorite type of whale?
Kontext: „intensity“
(verb) to hit or strike something very hard, often used to describe a strong action. Imagine when someone hits a ball really hard; they might say they 'whaled' on it.
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He whaled on the drum during the concert, making everyone dance.
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She didn't whale on the door, just knocked politely because it was a friend’s house.
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Did you whale on your computer when it froze?
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