rapacious
UK/rә'peiʃәs/US
TOEFLGREA2
Definitions
adj.
Excessively greedy, especially in taking things by force; aggressively grasping.
贪婪的，强夺的，掠夺成性的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedrapstem
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aciconnector
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ousfull of, having the quality of
=rapacious
Common Collocations
- 1.rapacious greed贪婪成性
- 2.rapacious appetite贪得无厌的欲望
- 3.[rapacious exploitation]掠夺性剥削
- 4.rapacious ambition野心勃勃的贪欲
Example Sentences
- 1.
The rapacious landlord raised rents mercilessly, driving out long-term tenants.
- 2.
Rapacious corporations exploited the region's natural resources without regard for local communities.
- 3.
His rapacious appetite for power led to the downfall of his entire administration.