whale
US /weɪl/
UK /weɪl/
1.
ikan paus
a very large marine mammal with a streamlined hairless body, a horizontal tail fin, and a blowhole on top of the head for breathing.
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The majestic blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.
Paus biru yang megah adalah haiwan terbesar di Bumi.
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We went on a boat trip hoping to spot a whale.
Kami pergi menaiki bot dengan harapan dapat melihat ikan paus.
2.
gergasi, besar
a person or thing that is very large or impressive of its kind.
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He's a whale of a player, always scoring goals.
Dia seorang pemain yang hebat, sentiasa menjaringkan gol.
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That new building is a real whale, towering over everything else.
Bangunan baru itu benar-benar besar, menjulang tinggi di atas segalanya.
1.
memukul kuat, membelasah
to strike or hit (someone or something) hard.
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He threatened to whale the boy if he didn't behave.
Dia mengancam untuk memukul budak itu jika dia tidak berkelakuan baik.
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The boxer managed to whale his opponent with a powerful punch.
Peninju itu berjaya memukul lawannya dengan tumbukan yang kuat.