달걀이나 생선 등을 끓는 물이나 액체에 넣고 모양이 흐트러지지 않게 삶다.
To cook food, especially an egg or fish, by simmering it in a small amount of liquid.
예문:
"The chef showed us how to poach a pear in red wine for dessert."
"It is best to poach delicate fish to keep the flesh moist."
남의 땅이나 보호 구역에서 야생 동물이나 물고기를 불법으로 잡다.
To illegally hunt or catch game or fish on land that is not one's own or where it is protected.
예문:
"Authorities are working hard to stop people who poach endangered species."
"He was arrested for poaching deer on the private estate."
다른 조직이나 사람으로부터 직원, 아이디어 등을 부당하게 가로채거나 영입하다.
To unfairly take or recruit someone or something, such as an employee or an idea, from another person or organization.
예문:
"The rival firm tried to poach our lead designer with a higher salary."
"Don't poach my ideas for the marketing campaign."
가축의 발굽 등으로 땅을 짓밟아 진창으로 만들다.
To trample or cut up turf or soil with hoofs, making the ground sodden or muddy.
예문:
"The horses' hooves began to poach the soft ground after the storm."
"Moving the herd frequently prevents them from poaching the soil."
복식 테니스 등의 경기에서 파트너가 쳐야 할 공을 가로채서 치다.
In ball games, especially doubles tennis, to take a shot that a partner or teammate was expected to play.
예문:
"The tennis player was criticized for poaching too many of his partner's volleys."
"A well-timed poach can win the point in a doubles match."