vampiric
vampiric — 形容詞
- vampiricpositive
- more vampiriccomparative
- most vampiricsuperlative
1. connected to the legendary undead creatures known as vampires — beings from folk
吸血鬼的
與傳說中吸血鬼有關的
connected to the legendary undead creatures known as vampires — beings from folklore and fiction that rise from the grave at night to drink the blood of living people.
In the old story, the vampiric creature could enter only if someone invited it inside.
在那個古老的故事中，這隻吸血鬼般的生物只有受邀才能進入屋內。
usually placed before a noun: vampiric + creature
Vampiric legends say the undead must return to their graves before sunrise.
吸血鬼傳說指出，不死生物必須在日出前返回自己的墳墓。
Kwame's novel describes a vampiric kingdom ruled by a centuries-old countess.
Kwame 的小說描述了一個由數百年高齡女伯爵統治的吸血鬼王國。
Vampiric figures appear in the folklore of countries like Romania and China.
在羅馬尼亞和中國等國的民間傳說中，都能見到吸血鬼般的人物。
The movie's special effects made the vampiric transformation look surprisingly real.
這部電影的特效讓吸血鬼的轉變過程看起來驚人地逼真。
- vampire-like
more direct and conversational; the everyday equivalent of 'vampiric'
- bloodsucking
more informal and vivid; emphasizes the feeding act specifically
- undead
broader term describing any dead creature that moves or lives again, not limited to vampires
- living
the opposite of undead; mortal and alive
文法句型
vampiric + noun
用法筆記
Typically used before a noun. In everyday speech, 'vampire' as a noun modifier is far more common — compare 'vampire movie' (natural) with 'vampiric movie' (deliberately literary).
常見錯誤
2. describing a person, organization, or system that takes advantage of others by d
剝削的
比喻性地榨取他人資源或精力
describing a person, organization, or system that takes advantage of others by draining their money, energy, or confidence — like a vampire feeding on its victim.
The landlord's vampiric policies kept tenants paying far more than they could afford.
房東剝削性的政策迫使房客支付遠超過他們負擔能力的租金。
metaphorical use: vampiric + noun (policies)
Ananya's vampiric ex-boss stole credit for her team's successful projects.
Ananya 那位剝削成性的前主管將她團隊成功專案的功勞據為己有。
Diego called the company's pricing model vampiric because it trapped customers in debt.
Diego 稱該公司的定價模式具有掠奪性，因為它讓客戶陷入債務困境。
The coach's vampiric attitude drained the players' love for the game.
教練那種榨取式的態度耗盡了球員對這項運動的熱愛。
Local newspapers accused the developer Nadia of vampiric practices that destroyed the neighborhood.
當地報紙指控開發商 Nadia 採取掠奪性的做法，摧毀了整個社區。
- predatory
broader term; can describe any kind of exploitation, not just draining of resources
- exploitative
more neutral and direct; focuses on unfair use of others
- parasitic
emphasizes dependence on a host; common in biology and metaphorically in social criticism
文法句型
vampiric + noun
用法筆記
Strongly negative. Used in formal or critical writing to describe people, systems, or relationships seen as taking more than they give. Not used in casual conversation about everyday problems.