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parasites
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寄生虫, 寄生生物
(biology) a small organism that lives on or inside another organism, called a host, and is dependent on it for nutrition and growth
- The mosquito is a well-known parasite that feeds on the blood of its host, often transmitting diseases in the process.
蚊子是一种众所周知的寄生虫，以宿主的血液为食，常在此过程中传播疾病。
- Tapeworms are parasites that can inhabit the intestines of animals, absorbing nutrients from their hosts.
寄生虫如绦虫可以栖息在动物的肠道中，从宿主那里吸收营养。
- Malaria is caused by a parasite called Plasmodium, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito.
疟疾是由一种叫做疟原虫的寄生虫引起的，它通过受感染的按蚊叮咬传播给人类。
- Scientists are studying the life cycle of the parasite to develop better treatments and preventative measures for the diseases it causes.
科学家们正在研究寄生虫的生命周期，以开发更好的治疗方法和预防措施来应对它引起的疾病。
- The relationship between the host and the parasite is often detrimental to the host, as the parasite exploits its resources for survival and reproduction.
宿主和寄生虫之间的关系通常对宿主有害，因为寄生虫为了生存和繁殖而利用其资源。
反义词：
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a person who lives off or exploits others, gaining advantage without offering anything in return
- He called his lazy roommate a parasite.
- The hangers-on at the royal court were seen as parasites.
- The politician's entourage was full of social parasites.
- Parasites in the business world feed on others' hard work.
- He refused to support a woman he saw as a parasite on his success.