parasitic
US /ˌper.əˈsɪt̬.ɪk/
UK /ˌper.əˈsɪt̬.ɪk/
形容詞
1.
寄生的
caused by or relating to a parasite (an organism that lives in or on another organism and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense)
範例:
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The doctor diagnosed him with a parasitic infection.
醫生診斷他患有寄生蟲感染。
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Some plants have parasitic relationships with other trees.
有些植物與其他樹木存在寄生關係。
2.
寄生蟲般的, 剝削的
habitually relying on or exploiting others
範例:
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He led a parasitic existence, living off his wealthy relatives.
他過著寄生蟲般的生活，依靠富有的親戚維持生計。
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The dictator was accused of having a parasitic effect on the country's economy.
這位獨裁者被指責對國家經濟產生了寄生性的影響。
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