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 English
greedother
=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.

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