rapacious
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/rəˈpeɪʃəs/
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/rəˈpeɪʃəs/
extremely greedy, especially in taking or acquiring more than is needed or ethical
The rapacious landlord kept raising the rent, despite the tenants' struggles.
贪婪的房东不断提高租金,尽管租户们处境艰难。