hulk
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/hʌlk/
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/hʌlk/
A large, old, and broken-down structure or vehicle that is no longer in use.
We saw the hulks of old ships by the shore.
我们看到了岸边废弃船只的残骸。
An old ship that is no longer used and is now used as a prison.
The prisoners were kept on the hulk near the coast.
囚犯们被关在海岸附近的废弃船上。
A large, heavy person.
He was a hulk of a man, with broad shoulders and a deep voice.
他是个身材魁梧的男人,有着宽阔的肩膀和低沉的声音。
A very large object that makes you feel scared or worried.
The hulk of the building cast a long shadow over the street.
这座建筑物的庞大身躯在街上投下了长长的阴影。