单词 | greedy |
释义 | greed·y (grēdē) adj. greed·i·er, greed·i·est 1. Having or showing a strong or excessive desire to acquire money or possess things, especially wishing to possess more than what one needs or deserves. 2. Having or showing a desire to eat or drink in large or excessive amounts. 3. Extremely eager or desirous for an activity or pursuit: greedy for the opportunity to prove their ability. [Middle English gredi, from Old English grǣdig; see gher-2 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] greedi·ly adv. greedi·ness n. |
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