| 释义 |
freeloaderfree‧load‧er /ˈfriːləʊdə $ -loʊdər/ noun [countable] informal   - Ms. Louis' attorney characterized her ex-husband as a freeloader, looking for the easy life.
- The freeloaders are leaving a bad impression on the public, making it hard for those who genuinely need the government's help.
- I've had enough of freeloaders.
- This man is just a freeloader.
someone who expects to get something without doing anything to earn it► parasite someone who does not work, but still expects society to provide them with money, food, a home etc: · You shouldn't feel sorry for these people - they're just parasites.· Most government employees had become parasites, expecting to retain their positions through friendship or political favor. ► freeloader someone who regularly takes money from another person, from the government, etc with no intention of doing anything to earn it or change the situation: · Ms. Louis' attorney characterized her ex-husband as a freeloader, looking for the easy life.· The freeloaders are leaving a bad impression on the public, making it hard for those who genuinely need the government's help. ► scrounger British someone who always expects other people to give them money, food etc, especially because they are too lazy to earn money or get things for themselves: · You're such a scrounger - buy your own cigarettes!· Far from being "scroungers", unemployed people are usually desperate to earn money for themselves. someone who takes food, drink, or other things from other people, without giving anything in return – used to show disapproval—freeload verb [intransitive] |