flukes
Произношение: [fluːks]
Слово
Контекст: «biology»
(noun) flukes are flatworms that live inside the bodies of other animals. They can be harmful and can make animals sick. Think of them like little bugs that invade other creatures.
Пример
The vet explained that flukes can affect the health of livestock if not treated.
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The horse was free from flukes, showing no signs of illness.
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What do you know about flukes and how they affect animals?
Контекст: «games»
(noun) in games like poker, flukes are lucky or unexpected wins. It’s like when someone wins because of a silly accident rather than skill.
Пример
She won the game by a fluke when the opponent made a mistake.
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His victory wasn't a fluke; he played very well throughout the match.
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Can a fluke win really happen in poker?
Контекст: «fishing»
(noun) a fluke is also a type of flatfish that people catch in the ocean. They are flat and look a bit like a pancake.
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He was excited to catch a large fluke while fishing at the beach.
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Unfortunately, she didn’t catch any flukes on her fishing trip.
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What makes flukes different from other types of fish?
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