greedy

• 形容一个人过分渴望获得超过所需的东西，尤其对食物、金钱或权力贪得无厌。

Describes a person who has an excessive desire for more than is needed, especially for food, money, or power.

1. Excessive desire for moreA2formal

   Having an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, food, or power.

   贪婪

   • The greedy businessman took all the profits for himself.
   • She is greedy for attention and always wants to be the center of focus.
   • He ate the whole cake because he was too greedy to share.

   同义词acquisitiveavariciouscovetousgluttonousgraspinginsatiablerapaciousvoracious

   反义词altruisticcharitablecontentfrugalgenerousmoderatesatisfiedselflesstemperate

2. Wanting more than neededA2informal

   Showing a selfish desire to have more of something than is necessary or fair.

   贪婪的

   • Don't be so greedy; leave some cookies for your sister.
   • The greedy child grabbed all the toys from the shelf.
   • He is greedy for power and will do anything to get it.

   同义词acquisitiveavariciouscovetousgraspinginsatiablemercenaryrapacious

   反义词altruisticbountifulcharitablegenerousselfless