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"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。