| 词汇 | grasping |
| 语种 | 英语、汉语、英汉翻译、汉英翻译 |
| 释义 | grasping adjective disapprovinguk /ˈɡrɑː.spɪŋ/ us /ˈɡræs.pɪŋ/ (of people) always trying to get and keep more of something, especially money: （尤指在钱财方面）贪婪的，一味攫取的，贪心的 a grasping, greedy man一毛不拔、贪得无厌的人 Synonyms acquisitive(WANTING THINGS)formal often disapproving avariciousformal disapproving covetousformaldisapproving envious greedy(WANTING MORE)disapproving wanting more of something than you need greedyI've never met anyone so greedy for power. avariciousHe acquired his wealth by being an avaricious, unscrupulous businessman. rapaciousHe's a rapacious lawyer who will stop at nothing to win a case. acquisitiveShe was ruthlessly acquisitive and often bought expensive items just to keep others from owning them. graspingShe's a selfish, grasping old woman. Greedy avarice avaricious avariciously consumerism grabby greed greedily greediness greedy Mammon materialism materialist materialistic materialistically rapacious rapaciously rapaciousness rapacity ravenous someone's eyes are bigger than their belly/stomachidiom grasping | American Dictionarygrasping adjective disapprovingus/ˈɡræs·pɪŋ/ always eager to get more of something, esp. money: He’s a grasping, insensitive executive. |
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