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.
徒步穿越沼澤後,登山者震驚地發現一條水蛭附著在他的腿上。
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.
她感覺自己就像一個水蛭,總是向她富有的朋友索要經濟援助。