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avaricious

UK/ævəˈriʃəs/US/.ævә'riʃәs/
TOEFLGREC2

Definitions

adj.

Extremely greedy for wealth or material gain

贪婪的,贪财的

Root Breakdown

Native English
avariciousother
=avaricious

Common Collocations

  • 1.avaricious CEO贪财的首席执行官
  • 2.avaricious businessman贪财的商人

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The avaricious CEO exploited workers to maximize corporate profits.

  • 2.

    An avaricious landlord raises rent prices every year without hesitation.

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