corsair
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/kɔːrˈser/
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/kɔːˈseə(r)/
A corsair is a pirate, especially one who attacks ships at sea.
The notorious corsair and his crew attacked the merchant ship, seeking treasure.
臭名昭著的海盜和他的船員攻擊了商船,尋找寶藏。
A corsair is also a privately owned ship that is authorized by a government to attack enemy ships during a war.
During the war, the corsair was given permission by the king to seize enemy vessels.
在戰爭期間,海盜被國王授權奪取敵船。