parasite
US /ˈper.ə.saɪt/
UK /ˈper.ə.saɪt/
名詞
1.
寄生虫, 寄生生物
an organism that lives in or on an organism of another species (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other's expense
例:
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Fleas are common parasites found on dogs and cats.
ノミは犬や猫によく見られる寄生虫です。
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Some fungi act as parasites on plants, causing diseases.
一部の菌類は植物に寄生し、病気を引き起こします。
2.
寄生虫, たかり屋
a person who habitually relies on or exploits others and gives nothing in return
例:
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He's a real parasite, always living off his parents' money.
彼は親の金でばかり生きている、本当の寄生虫だ。
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The community tried to get rid of the social parasites who contributed nothing.
地域社会は何も貢献しない社会の寄生虫を排除しようとした。
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