acquisitive
US /əˈkwɪz.ə.t̬ɪv/
UK /əˈkwɪz.ɪ.tɪv/
形容詞
貪婪的, 佔有的
eager to acquire and possess things, especially material possessions
範例:
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His acquisitive nature made him a successful but often disliked businessman.
他貪婪的本性使他成為一個成功但常常不受歡迎的商人。
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Children are naturally acquisitive, always wanting new toys.
孩子們天生就貪婪，總是想要新玩具。