parasites
US /ˈpær.ə.saɪts/
UK /ˈpær.ə.saɪts/
复数名词
1.
寄生虫, 寄生物
organisms that live on or in a host organism and get their food from or at the expense of their host
示例:
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Fleas and ticks are common parasites found on pets.
跳蚤和蜱虫是宠物身上常见的寄生虫。
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Some plants are parasites, drawing nutrients from other plants.
有些植物是寄生植物，从其他植物中获取养分。
2.
寄生虫, 剥削者
people who habitually exploit or live off others without giving anything in return
示例:
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He's a social parasite, always borrowing money and never paying it back.
他是个社会寄生虫，总是借钱却从不还。
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The company was accused of being parasites on the local economy.
该公司被指责是当地经济的寄生虫。