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
- : 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.
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