leech
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/liːtʃ/
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/liːtʃ/
A type of worm that lives in water and sucks the blood of other animals.
The hiker was shocked to find a leech attached to his leg after walking through the swamp.
ハイカーは、沼地を歩いた後、彼の足にヒルが付着しているのを見つけて驚いた。
A person who takes advantage of others for their own benefit, especially financially.
She felt like a leech, always asking her wealthy friend for financial help.
彼女は金銭的な助けをいつも裕福な友人から求めている水蛭のようなものだと感じていた。