parasite
US /ˈper.ə.saɪt/
UK /ˈper.ə.saɪt/
1.
parasit
an organism that lives in or on an organism of another species (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other's expense
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Fleas are common parasites found on dogs and cats.
Kutu adalah parasit biasa yang terdapat pada anjing dan kucing.
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Some fungi act as parasites on plants, causing diseases.
Sesetengah kulat bertindak sebagai parasit pada tumbuhan, menyebabkan penyakit.
2.
parasit, penumpang
a person who habitually relies on or exploits others and gives nothing in return
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He's a real parasite, always living off his parents' money.
Dia benar-benar parasit, sentiasa hidup dari wang ibu bapanya.
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The community tried to get rid of the social parasites who contributed nothing.
Komuniti cuba menyingkirkan parasit sosial yang tidak menyumbang apa-apa.