Definitions
n. a strong desire for more than one needs or deserves
贪婪；贪心
Example
His greed left everyone else without any cake.
他太贪吃，其他人连一点蛋糕也没分到。
Corporate greed can undermine environmental protection when companies prioritise short-term profits over the welfare of local communities.
当企业将短期利润置于当地社区福祉之上时，企业的贪婪就可能破坏环境保护。
Collocations
- corporate greed
- greed for power
- driven by greed
Word family
- greedy (adj.)
- greedily (adv.)
Synonyms
- avarice
Antonyms
- generosity
Usage tip
不可数名词；greed for后接金钱、权力等渴求对象。
FAQ
- What does greed mean?
- a strong desire for more than one needs or deserves
- How is greed pronounced?
- UK /ɡriːd/, US /ɡriːd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
