vulture
名詞
定義 vulture 名詞
- Countable(可数名词)
A large bird of prey characterized by a bare head and neck, that feeds primarily on the carcasses of dead animals.
秃鹰
Vultures are often seen circling in the sky over the African savanna.
秃鹰经常在非洲大草原上空盘旋。
Vultures play a vital role as scavengers in the ecosystem.
秃鹰作为生态系统中的清道夫扮演着重要角色。
This bird is known for its habit of feeding on dead animals.
这种鸟以食用动物尸体的习性而闻名。
- Countable(可数名词)disapproving(贬义)
A person or entity that seeks to gain advantage from the misfortunes or difficulties of others.
趁火打劫者；乘人之危者
When a company faces financial difficulties, those who act like vultures will seize the opportunity.
当一家公司面临财务困难时，那些像秃鹰一样的人会抓住机会。
After the real estate market crashed, many speculators swooped in like vultures, seeking to buy at low prices.
房地产市场崩溃后，许多投机者像秃鹰一样涌入，寻求低价购买。
The media is often criticized for acting like vultures, focusing only on negative news.
媒体经常被批评为像秃鹰一样，只关注负面新闻。