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单词 pothunter
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Definition of pothunter in English:

pothunter

nounˈpɒthʌntəˈpɑtˌhən(t)ər
  • 1A person who hunts solely to achieve a kill, rather than as a sport.

    pothunters who shot for the table were despised
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Thus he was soon joined by others who also petitioned to preserve the ruins before they were destroyed by pothunters and vandals.
    1. 1.1informal A person who takes part in a contest merely for the sake of the prize.
    2. 1.2informal A person who seeks objects of archaeological interest or value for personal use or benefit, especially by unscientific or illicit methods.

Definition of pothunter in US English:

pothunter

nounˈpätˌhən(t)ərˈpɑtˌhən(t)ər
  • 1A person who hunts solely to achieve a kill, rather than as a sport.

    pothunters who shot for the table were despised
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Thus he was soon joined by others who also petitioned to preserve the ruins before they were destroyed by pothunters and vandals.
    1. 1.1informal A person who takes part in a contest merely for the sake of the prize.
    2. 1.2informal A person who seeks objects of archaeological interest or value for personal use or benefit, especially by unscientific or illicit methods.
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