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bottom feeder

/ˈbɒtəm ˌfiːdər/

翻译: 贬义俚语,指利用最卑劣或最不体面的机会谋取私利的人,或被视为社会地位低下、道德低下的人。

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/ˈbɒtəm ˌfiːdər/C1slangamerican
  • zh贬义俚语,指利用最卑劣或最不体面的机会谋取私利的人,或被视为社会地位低下、道德低下的人。

A derogatory slang term for a person who takes advantage of the lowest or most undesirable opportunities, often for personal gain, or someone considered to be of low social status or moral character.

  1. Literal: Aquatic animalB2formal

    An aquatic animal that lives and feeds at the bottom of a body of water.

    zh底栖动物

    • Catfish and carp are common bottom feeders in rivers.
    • The aquarium has several bottom feeders to clean the tank.
    • Bottom feeders play an important role in the ecosystem.
  2. Figurative: Exploitative personC1informalamerican

    A person who takes advantage of the misfortunes or weaknesses of others for personal gain, often in a low or unscrupulous manner.

    zh吸血鬼

    • He's a real bottom feeder, always profiting from other people's failures.
    • The tabloid journalist was described as a bottom feeder by critics.
    • Some investors act like bottom feeders, buying up distressed assets cheaply.