Wordiyoparasite
🇬🇧 UK/'pærәsait/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLGREC1
Definitions
n.
An organism that lives on or in another and takes nutrients from it; a person who exploits others without giving anything back
寄生虫，寄生生物；靠他人为生的人
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedparabeside, alongside
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sitstem
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esuffix
=parasite
Example Sentences
- 1.
The mosquito functions as a parasite, feeding on blood while potentially transmitting diseases.
- 2.
He accused his lazy colleague of being a parasite who relied entirely on others' work.