pirate
Prononciation : [ˈpaɪrət]
Contexte : « history »
(noun) a person who attacks and robs ships at sea. Pirates lived a long time ago and would often sail in small boats to steal from larger ships.
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The pirate sailed the seas in search of treasure and adventure.
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The fishermen were not pirates; they were simply trying to catch fish for dinner.
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What do you think a pirate would do when they find a treasure chest?
Contexte : « popular culture »
(noun) a character in movies, books, or games who is usually shown as a villain that steals and has adventures on the ocean. These pirates often wear hats and eye patches.
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In the movie, the pirate was portrayed as a clever and daring character.
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The hero of the story was not a pirate; he was a brave sailor who fought against them.
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What makes the pirate in the story interesting?
Contexte : « intellectual property »
(verb) to illegally copy or use someone else's work, like music or movies, without permission. This is not nice because it takes away money from the creator.
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He decided to buy the movie instead of pirating it online.
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Pirating books is unfair to the authors who worked hard to write them.
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Why is it wrong to pirate software?