greed
🇬🇧 UK/gri:d/🇺🇸 US
C2
Definitions
n.
An excessive and selfish desire for more money, food, or possessions than one needs
贪婪,贪欲
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishgreedother
=greed
Example Sentences
- 1.
Greed for power and wealth has been the downfall of many historical figures.
- 2.
The corporate greed of executives led to unethical practices and financial scandals.
- 3.
He learned that greed could never bring true happiness or satisfaction.