| 单词 | avarice |
| 释义 | avarice (once / 965 pages) n Avarice is a fancy word for good old-fashioned greed. It's one of what some call "the seven deadly sins." Do you want more and more money? Or cookies? Or video games? Or anything? Then your heart is full of avarice, which you probably know better as greed. When people talk about greed, it's clearly not a good thing, but avarice has an even worse flavor to it. Avarice is often looked upon as a sin, and it's always considered despicable and evil. WORD FAMILYavarice: avarices, avaricious+/avaricious: avariciously, avariciousness USAGE EXAMPLESHe acknowledges Rasputin’s personal ambition, but does not dwell on his evident avarice or scheming. New York Times(Dec 29, 2016) It is a study of the American dream twisted by ego and avarice. Los Angeles Times(Dec 24, 2016) It is also a timely reminder that the forces of avarice, corruption, self-delusion and mendacity remain a constant in human history. Time(Dec 07, 2016) 1n reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins) Syn|Hyper avaritia, covetousness, greed, rapacity deadly sin, mortal sin an unpardonable sin entailing a total loss of grace 2n extreme greed for material wealth Syn|Hyper avariciousness, covetousness, cupidity greed excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves |
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