parasite
/ˈpærəsaɪt/
CEFR level C1Topic ScienceWord #5990 in the learning path
寄生虫；寄生生物
Definitions
n. an organism living on or inside another and taking nutrients
寄生虫；寄生生物
n. someone who takes from others without contributing anything
依赖他人过活者
Example
The vet found a parasite in our dog's fur.
兽医在我们狗的毛里发现了一只寄生虫。
Warmer temperatures may allow certain parasites to spread into regions where they previously could not survive.
气温升高可能使某些寄生生物扩散到此前无法生存的地区。
Collocations
- intestinal parasite
- host organism
- parasitic infection
Word family
- parasitic (adj.)
- parasitism (n.)
Usage tip
指人时有强烈贬义；生物学中的宿主叫host。
FAQ
- What does parasite mean?
- an organism living on or inside another and taking nutrients someone who takes from others without contributing anything
- How is parasite pronounced?
- UK /ˈpærəsaɪt/, US /ˈpærəsaɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
