acquisitive

常见例句

We have become extremely acquisitive in a way our forebears never were.
我们变得极度的贪得无厌。而我们的先人们从不这样。
Remember not to fall back on old acquisitive habits. Then enjoy your newfound freedom from clutter.
记住不要再养成收集杂物的习惯不要贪得无厌。享受屏弃杂物后的自由吧。
His jealous competitors often accuse him of being too acquisitive and of taking away their business.
那些嫉妒的对手常常指责他贪得无厌的抢走他们的生意。

Cephalus has spent his life in the acquisitive arts.
如我们所知，Cephalus，，we，learn，终其一生都在从事贪得无厌的艺术。
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