grasping
UK/'græspiŋ/US
GREB2
Definitions
adj.
Greedy and eager to acquire money or possessions
贪婪的；贪得无厌的
n.
The act of gripping or seizing something
抓握；攫取
Root Breakdown
Native Englishgraspingother
=grasping
Example Sentences
- 1.
His grasping attitude toward money and possessions made him unpopular with his family.
- 2.
The grasping motion of the infant's hand reflected an instinctive reflex.
- 3.
She was criticized for her grasping behavior, always trying to acquire more than her fair share.