"glutton" in Chinese (Simplified)
贪吃的人暴食者
Definition
“贪吃的人”是指吃得远超过需要的人,也可以更广泛地指对某事有极强欲望的人(不仅限于食物)。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多为负面或调侃语气,比“猪”更正式。有时可比喻用,如“a glutton for punishment”指喜欢吃苦的人。通常用于形容人,而非动物。
Examples
He is a glutton who eats three desserts every night.
他是个**贪吃的人**,每天晚上要吃三份甜点。
Being a glutton is not healthy for your body.
做个**贪吃的人**对身体不好。
The glutton finished all the pizza by himself.
这个**贪吃的人**一个人吃完了所有比萨。
You’re such a glutton—I can’t believe you ate all that cake!
你真是个**贪吃的人**,居然把蛋糕全吃了!
She’s a glutton for punishment—she always volunteers for extra work.
她真是个**喜欢自找苦吃的人**,总是主动要求额外工作。
Don't be a glutton—leave some cookies for the rest of us.
别当**贪吃的人**,留点饼干给我们吧。