/ˈhʊkər/
a player in rugby who uses their foot to get the ball out of a scrum; or a person who engages in sexual activity for payment, 中文含义：橄榄球中的钩球手；或妓女
记忆技巧
Rugby Player Imagery
Imagine a rugby player (hooker) using their foot like a 'hook' to get the ball out of the scrum. Visualize the action to remember the sports-related meaning.
Hook Metaphor
Think of a 'hook' used to catch fish, symbolizing how someone might 'hook' clients in the other meaning of the word. This visual can help differentiate the two meanings.
例句
The hooker successfully retrieved the ball during the scrum. (钩球手在争球时成功拿到了球。) / The police arrested a hooker in the downtown area. (警方在市中心逮捕了一名妓女。)