单词 | greed |
释义 | greedBrE /ɡriːd/ NAmE /ɡriːd/ noun [U ] (disapproving ) a strong desire for more wealth , possessions , power , etc . than a person needs 贪婪;贪心;贪欲◆ His actions were motivated by greed . 他的所作所为是受贪婪之心所驱使。◆ ~for sth Nothing would satisfy her greed for power . 她对权力贪得无厌。a strong desire for more food or drink when you are no longer hungry or thirsty 贪食;贪吃◆ I had another helping of ice cream out of pure greed . 我纯粹是因为嘴馋贪吃,又吃了一份冰淇淋。 |
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