loan shark
US /ˈloʊn ˌʃɑːrk/
UK /ˈloʊn ˌʃɑːrk/
1.
高利贷, 放高利贷者
a person who lends money at illegally high rates of interest
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He got into trouble with a loan shark after failing to repay his debt.
他未能偿还债务后，与高利贷发生了麻烦。
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Dealing with loan sharks can lead to dangerous consequences.
与高利贷打交道可能会导致危险的后果。