vampire
US /ˈvæm.paɪr/
UK /ˈvæm.paɪr/
1.
vampir
a mythical creature that subsists by feeding on the life essence (generally in the form of blood) of the living
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The old castle was rumored to be haunted by a vampire.
Kastil tua itu dikabarkan dihantui oleh vampir.
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In many stories, vampires can only be killed by a stake through the heart.
Dalam banyak cerita, vampir hanya bisa dibunuh dengan pasak menembus jantung.
2.
penghisap darah, pengeksploitasi
a person who preys on others, especially by extorting money or by taking advantage of their weakness
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He's a real emotional vampire, always draining the energy from everyone around him.
Dia benar-benar vampir emosional, selalu menguras energi dari semua orang di sekitarnya.
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The company was accused of being a financial vampire, exploiting its employees.
Perusahaan itu dituduh sebagai vampir finansial, mengeksploitasi karyawannya.