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poaching

Ngoại động từNội động từ

This word carries a strong sense of stealth and theft. Whether it involves wildlife or corporate talent, the core image is that of someone sneaking into a protected or owned space to steal a valuable resource that belongs to another. It implies a breach of boundaries and a disregard for legal or ethical ownership. In a culinary sense, the word shifts from theft to technique. It evokes a gentle, delicate process of cooking where the food is suspended in liquid, avoiding the violence of a rolling boil. This creates a sharp contrast between the aggressive nature of illegal hunting and the softness of the cooking method.

Ý nghĩa

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

To illegally hunt or capture wild animals on land that does not belong to the hunter.

"The rangers arrested the men for poaching rhinos in the reserve."

Nội động từ

[doing]

To cook an egg or fish in simmering liquid just below the boiling point.

"She prefers poaching eggs for her brunch."

Ngoại động từ

[someone]

To illegally recruit employees from another company or organization.

"The tech giant was accused of poaching top engineers from its smaller rivals."

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