acquisitive
US /əˈkwɪz.ə.t̬ɪv/
UK /əˈkwɪz.ɪ.tɪv/
形容词
贪婪的, 占有的
eager to acquire and possess things, especially material possessions
示例:
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His acquisitive nature made him a successful but often disliked businessman.
他贪婪的本性使他成为一个成功但常常不受欢迎的商人。
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Children are naturally acquisitive, always wanting new toys.
孩子们天生就贪婪，总是想要新玩具。