Wordiyoparasitic
🇬🇧 UK/,pærә'sitik/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLC1
Definitions
adj.
Of or like a parasite; living off a host organism or exploiting others for personal gain
寄生的；剥削他人的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedparasitestem
+
icrelating to, having the nature of
=parasitic
Example Sentences
- 1.
The parasitic wasp lays its eggs inside a host insect, using it for reproduction and development.
- 2.
His parasitic behavior exploited his friends' generosity without ever offering anything in return.