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Definition
Pirate; a robber who plunders ships at sea.
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How it's used
While this term is used for historical or fictional pirates, it is also frequently applied to modern maritime criminals. It carries a sense of lawlessness and danger, often appearing in news reports regarding international waters. Unlike some other criminal terms, it is rarely used as a metaphor for people who steal digital content, as that is usually referred to as 盜版.
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Pirates in the past really liked to rob the cargo on ships.
Did you ever think about becoming a pirate when you were a kid?
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