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greedBrE /ɡriːd/NAmE /ɡriːd/ noun [U] (disapproving) a strong desire for more wealth, possessions, power, etc. than a person needs 贪婪;贪心;贪欲◆His actions were motivated by greed. 他的所作所为是受贪婪之心所驱使。◆~ for sthNothing would satisfy her greed for power. 她对权力贪得无厌。a strong desire for more food or drink when you are no longer hungry or thirsty 贪食;贪吃◆I had another helping of ice cream out of pure greed. 我纯粹是因为嘴馋贪吃,又吃了一份冰淇淋。 |