sponger

英 [ˈspʌndʒə(r)] 美 [ˈspʌndʒər]

n.  吃白食的人; 揩油者

复数:spongers

BNC.41525



牛津词典

noun

  1. 吃白食的人;揩油者
    a person who gets money, food, etc. from other people without doing anything for them or offering to pay

    柯林斯词典

    1. 靠他人养活的人;寄生虫
      If you describe someone as a sponger, you mean that they sponge off other people or organizations.

      双语例句

      1. He's a real sponger; I don't think he's ever had a job.
        他真的是个寄生虫;我认为他从未工作过。
      2. A strong man is not willing to be a loafer or sponger.
        身强力壮的人谁也不愿吃闲饭。

      英英释义

      noun

      1. a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage

          Synonym:    leechparasitesponge

        1. a workman employed to collect sponges