"avarice" in Chinese (Simplified)
贪婪
Definition
贪婪指的是对金钱或财物有极度贪心的渴望,远超过自身所需。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“贪婪”多用于正式或书面语,侧重对财富、金钱的过度渴望,而不是对所有事物的贪心。与更常用的“贪心”相比更加正式。
Examples
His avarice made him ignore his friends' needs.
他的**贪婪**让他忽视了朋友的需要。
Avarice can destroy relationships and trust.
**贪婪**会毁掉人际关系和信任。
Many old fairy tales warn against avarice.
许多古老的童话故事都警告世人不要**贪婪**。
People blinded by avarice often lose what's truly important.
被**贪婪**蒙蔽的人常常失去真正重要的东西。
His avarice knew no bounds; he was never satisfied.
他的**贪婪**没有边界;他从不满足。
They blamed corporate avarice for the scandal.
他们把丑闻归咎于企业的**贪婪**。