寄生虫

寄生虫

Parasite.

Here, '寄生虫' (parasite) is used to describe organisms that thrive by living off other hosts.

这种鸟最喜欢寄生虫的食物。

This type of bird most enjoys parasite food.

Here, '寄生虫' is mentioned in a scientific context, referring to organisms that play specific roles in ecology.

研究寄生虫对于了解生态系统至关重要。

Studying parasites is crucial for understanding ecosystems.

In this sentence, '寄生虫' is metaphorically used to describe someone who exploits resources without contributing in return.

他被称为社会的寄生虫，因为他不工作也不贡献。

He is called a parasite of society because he neither works nor contributes.