angler

/ˈæŋɡlə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈæŋɡlər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈaŋ-glər/ (ame, mw)

angler — 名詞

  • anglersingular
  • anglersplural

1. someone who catches fish using a rod and fishing line, usually for enjoyment rat

1.名詞B2
釋義

釣客

以釣竿和釣線休閒捕魚的人

someone who catches fish using a rod and fishing line, usually for enjoyment rather than as a job.

例句

Ricardo became a dedicated angler after his uncle took him to a mountain stream.

Ricardo 的叔叔帶他去一條山澗後，他就成了一名投入的釣客。

dedicated angler

The angler stood knee-deep in the cold river, casting toward the far bank.

那位釣客站在及膝的冰冷河水中，朝對岸拋出釣線。

同義詞
  • fisherman

    broader term; can refer to commercial or recreational fishing with any method

  • fisher

    gender-neutral but even broader; includes anyone who catches fish or other seafood

用法筆記

More specific than 'fisherman' — an angler always uses a rod and line, and the activity is almost always recreational. A person who catches fish commercially with nets or trawlers is not called an angler.

常見錯誤

❌The angler hauled in a net full of tuna.
✅The angler reeled in a trout with his rod and line.
💡Anglers use rods and lines, not commercial fishing nets.

2. a deep-sea fish with a fleshy, worm-shaped growth on its head that it uses as ba

2.名詞C1
釋義

鮟鱇魚

頭部有肉質誘餌的深海魚類

a deep-sea fish with a fleshy, worm-shaped growth on its head that it uses as bait to draw smaller fish close enough to swallow.

例句

The deep-sea angler dangles a glowing lure right above its enormous, tooth-filled mouth.

深海鮟鱇魚將發光的誘餌垂在巨大且布滿牙齒的嘴巴正上方。

glowing lure

In the pitch-black depths, an angler's built-in bait flashes to attract curious prey.

在漆黑的深海裡，鮟鱇魚內建的誘餌會發光以吸引好奇的獵物。

同義詞
  • anglerfish

    the full, unambiguous name for this deep-sea predator

  • monkfish

    refers to related shallow-water species, sometimes eaten as seafood

用法筆記

Often called 'anglerfish' in full. The shortened form 'angler' is common in wildlife films and nature writing. Distinguish from sense 1 (the person who fishes) — context usually makes the meaning clear.

常見錯誤

❌I spotted an angler standing by the lake.' (when you meant the fish)
✅I watched a documentary about anglerfish in the deep ocean.
💡In writing, use 'anglerfish' for the animal to avoid confusing your reader.