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Parasite
01
parasite
(biology) a small organism that lives on or inside another organism, called a host, and is dependent on it for nutrition and growth
Exemples
Tapeworms are parasites that can inhabit the intestines of animals, absorbing nutrients from their hosts.
Les parasites comme les ténias peuvent habiter les intestins des animaux, absorbant les nutriments de leurs hôtes.
02
parasite, sangsue
a person who lives off or exploits others, gaining advantage without offering anything in return
Figurative
Offensive
Exemples
The hangers-on at the royal court were seen as parasites.
Les parasites de la cour royale étaient considérés comme des profiteurs.
Arbre Lexical
parasitic
parasitism
semiparasite
parasite
