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buccaneer

/ˌbʌkəˈnɪə(ɹ)/

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noun

Пират, буканьер

Any of a group of seamen who cruised on their own account on the Spanish Main and in the Pacific in the 17th century, who were similar to pirates but did not prey on ships of their own nation.

Examples :

"The history class learned that buccaneers, unlike regular pirates, mainly attacked Spanish ships in the Caribbean. "

На уроке истории узнали, что буканьеры, в отличие от обычных пиратов, в основном нападали на испанские корабли в Карибском море.

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noun

Пират, корсар

Examples :

"The old movie was about a brave captain fighting against a ruthless buccaneer who was stealing treasure. "

Старый фильм был о храбром капитане, сражающемся против безжалостного пирата, который воровал сокровища.

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verb

Пиратствовать

To engage in piracy against any but one's own nation's ships.

Examples :

"During the Golden Age of Piracy, some English sailors would buccaneer Spanish ships in the Caribbean, effectively becoming pirates despite England technically being at peace with Spain at times. "

В Золотой век пиратства некоторые английские моряки пиратствовали на испанских кораблях в Карибском море, фактически становясь пиратами, несмотря на то, что Англия технически находилась в мире с Испанией в некоторые периоды.

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