parasites
US /ˈpær.ə.saɪts/
UK /ˈpær.ə.saɪts/
複數名詞
1.
寄生蟲, 寄生物
organisms that live on or in a host organism and get their food from or at the expense of their host
範例:
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Fleas and ticks are common parasites found on pets.
跳蚤和蜱蟲是寵物身上常見的寄生蟲。
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Some plants are parasites, drawing nutrients from other plants.
有些植物是寄生植物，從其他植物中獲取養分。
2.
寄生蟲, 剝削者
people who habitually exploit or live off others without giving anything in return
範例:
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He's a social parasite, always borrowing money and never paying it back.
他是個社會寄生蟲，總是借錢卻從不還。
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The company was accused of being parasites on the local economy.
該公司被指責是當地經濟的寄生蟲。