late 15c., from Old French avaricios "greedy, covetous" (Modern French avaricieux), from avarice (see avarice). An Old English word for it was feoh-georn. Related: Avariciously; avariciousness.
双语例句
1. He sacrificed his own career so that his avaricious brother could succeed.
他牺牲了自己的事业，这样他贪婪的弟弟才能成功。
来自柯林斯例句
2. I call on your own memory as witness: remember we have avaricious hearts.
假使你想要保证和证明,你可以回忆一下我们贪婪的心.
来自辞典例句
3. The gentleman is also avaricious, much less pass student.
君子还爱财呢, 何况普通学生.
来自互联网
4. He is so avaricious that we call him a blood sucker.
他如此贪婪,我们都叫他吸血鬼.
来自互联网
5. She is an avaricious person and seldom helps others.
