hunting
noun [ U ] uk/ˈhʌn.tɪŋ/ us/ˈhʌn.t̬ɪŋ/
B2 狩猎，打猎
chasing and killing an animal or bird for food, sport, or profit
deer hunting 猎鹿
a hunting dog/rifle 猎犬／猎枪
B2 （英国带着猎狗进行的）骑马打猎;（尤指）骑马猎狐
in Britain, the chasing and killing of animals, especially foxes, for sport, using dogs and riding horses
- More examples
- I don't agree with hunting.
- The environmental group is demanding a complete prohibition against the hunting of whales.
- Public opinion is currently running against fox hunting.
- The delegation is travelling to Iceland in an attempt to end or reduce whale hunting.
- The majority of MPs voted to ban fox hunting.