parasitic
US /ˌper.əˈsɪt̬.ɪk/
UK /ˌper.əˈsɪt̬.ɪk/
形容词
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)
示例:
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The doctor diagnosed him with a parasitic infection.
医生诊断他患有寄生虫感染。
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Some plants have parasitic relationships with other trees.
有些植物与其他树木存在寄生关系。
2.
寄生虫般的, 剥削的
habitually relying on or exploiting others
示例:
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He led a parasitic existence, living off his wealthy relatives.
他过着寄生虫般的生活，依靠富有的亲戚维持生计。
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The dictator was accused of having a parasitic effect on the country's economy.
这位独裁者被指责对国家经济产生了寄生性的影响。
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