shylock

[US]/ˈʃaɪˌlɔk/
[UK]/ˈʃaɪˌlɑk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. Shylock (den jødiske pengeudlåner i Shakespeares "Købmanden i Venedig"); en hensynsløs og nådesløs udlåner.
Word Forms
Pluralshylocks

Example Sentences

to play the role of Shylock in 'The Merchant of Venice'

at spille rollen som Shylock i 'Købmanden i Venedig'

Shylock demanded a pound of flesh as payment

Shylock krævede et pund kød som betaling

to discuss the character of Shylock in literature class

at diskutere karakteren af Shylock i litteraturklassen

Shylock is often portrayed as a villain in the play

Shylock fremstilles ofte som en skurk i stykket

to quote a line from Shylock's famous speech

at citere en linje fra Shylocks berømte tale

Shylock's character raises questions about justice and mercy

Shylocks karakter rejser spørgsmål om retfærdighed og barmhjertighed

to analyze Shylock's motivations in the story

at analysere Shylocks motivation i historien

Shylock's actions reveal his complex nature

Shylocks handlinger afslører hans komplekse natur

to explore the themes of prejudice and revenge through Shylock's story

at udforske temaerne for fordomme og hævn gennem Shylocks historie

Shylock's character is a subject of debate among critics

Shylocks karakter er et emne for debat blandt kritikere

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