noun🔗ShareSchmarotzer, ParasitA person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back."The wealthy businessman's lavish lifestyle was supported by parasites who worked for him, but contributed nothing of value to the company. "Der verschwenderische Lebensstil des wohlhabenden Geschäftsmanns wurde von Schmarotzern unterstützt, die für ihn arbeiteten, aber nichts Wertvolles für das Unternehmen beitrugen.personcharactermoralattitudehumansocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchmarotzer, ParasitA sycophant or hanger-on."The wealthy celebrity attracted a crowd of parasites eager to benefit from his fame and generosity. "Der wohlhabende Prominente zog eine Schar von Schmarotzern an, die begierig darauf waren, von seinem Ruhm und seiner Großzügigkeit zu profitieren.characterpersonhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareParasitenAn organism that lives on or in another organism of a different species, deriving benefit from living on or in that other organism, while not contributing towards that other organism sufficiently to cover the cost to that other organism."Lice, fleas, ticks and mites are widely spread parasites."Läuse, Flöhe, Zecken und Milben sind weit verbreitete Parasiten.organismbiologydiseasemedicineanimalecologyinsectmicroorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKletterpflanzeA climbing plant which is supported by a wall, trellis etc."The ivy and other parasites gradually covered the old stone wall, making it a beautiful green feature in the garden. "Efeu und andere Kletterpflanzen bedeckten allmählich die alte Steinmauer und machten sie zu einem wunderschönen grünen Merkmal im Garten.plantbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBarde, SängerA retainer or companion of an ancient Celtic warrior, who praised him in song or poetry at gatherings; a bard."Around the campfire, the chieftain listened with pride as his parasites recounted his victories in stirring verse. "Am Lagerfeuer hörte der Häuptling mit Stolz zu, wie seine Barden seine Siege in ergreifenden Versen erzählten.culturemusicliteraturepersonhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading