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kanaka

/kuh-nak-uh, -nah-kuh, kan-uh-kuh/US // kəˈnæk ə, -ˈnɑ kə, ˈkæn ə kə //UK // (kəˈnækə, ˈkænəkə) //

卡纳卡,卡纳克,卡娜卡

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a native Hawaiian.
    • : a South Sea islander.

Examples

  • With a regular and plentiful supply of Indian coolies, the recruiting of kanaka labourers practically ceased.

  • The Kanaka in the prow gave the signal, and the boat backed into the monster wave just as it was about to break.

  • "The last boat that went out capsized," cried Bobby, gleefully taking her place behind the second Kanaka.

  • "New York," whispered a voice in the Kanaka's ear, and he repeated the word stammeringly.

  • At the polling desk Benito found himself behind a burly Kanaka sailor, dark as an African.