🇬🇧🇨🇳 greedy - 贪婪的 : English Lesson

Meaning of "greedy" ("贪婪的"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Greedy means wanting more and more, even after you already have enough—for example, grabbing extra cookies, toys, or turns, and not wanting to share with anyone else.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The greedy seagull grabbed my sandwich and then yelled at me like I had stolen it from him.

A greedy cookie monster lives in our kitchen; it looks exactly like my dad at midnight.

The greedy baby tried to hold three cupcakes at once and just ended up hugging frosting.

The greedy robot kept yelling, “More Batteries!” even though his battery bar was already at 100%.

Some animals, like hamsters, can be a little greedy and stuff so much food in their cheeks that their heads double in size—like tiny, fluffy basketballs with whiskers.

A small boy sees a cake and feels greedy. His greedy eyes shine as he takes three slices. His sister cries; she is hungry. The greedy boy eats fast, crumbs on his shirt. A greedy dog jumps, steals one piece, and runs. The greedy boy chases, then stops and shares the last slice. Everyone smiles.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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