greedy /ˈgriːdi/ adjective greedier; greediest
greedier; greediest
Learner's definition of GREEDY
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: having or showing a selfish desire to have more of something (such as money or food) : having greed贪心的;贪婪的 -
He was a ruthless and greedy businessman.他是个无情且贪婪的商人。
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There's no need to get greedy—there's plenty for everyone.没必要贪多——这有足够所有人的。
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He blames all his problems on greedy lawyers.他把自身所有问题都归咎于贪婪的律师。
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often + for 2
: very eager to have something渴望的—
+ for — greedily
/ˈgriːdəli/ adverb — greediness
/ˈgriːdinəs/ noun [noncount]