Shylock
/ˈʃaɪlɒk/1
- a Jewish moneylender in Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice, who lends money to Antonio but demands in return a pound of Antonio's own flesh should the debt not be repaid on time夏洛克(莎士比亚剧本《威尼斯商人》中犹太放债者, 他借钱给安东尼奥, 但却要求安东尼奥若不准时还钱, 则割掉他身上的一磅肉)。
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- as noun a Shylock a moneylender who charges extremely high rates of interest狠毒的放高利贷者。