greedy
/ˈɡriːdi/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #3355 in the learning path
贪婪的；贪心的
Definitions
adj. wanting more money or possessions than one needs
贪婪的；贪心的
adj. wanting to eat more food than one needs
贪吃的
Example
Don't be greedy; leave some biscuits for your sister.
别贪吃，给你妹妹留些饼干。
Greedy investors may prioritise immediate profits over the long-term environmental consequences of their business decisions.
贪婪的投资者可能优先考虑眼前利润，而忽视商业决策的长期环境后果。
Collocations
- greedy for money
- greedy for power
- a greedy investor
Word family
- greed (n.)
- greedily (adv.)
- greediness (n.)
Synonyms
- avaricious
Antonyms
- generous
Usage tip
常含贬义；greedy for后接金钱、权力等所贪之物。
FAQ
- What does greedy mean?
- wanting more money or possessions than one needs wanting to eat more food than one needs
- How is greedy pronounced?
- UK /ˈɡriːdi/, US /ˈɡriːdi/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
