parasitic
/ˌpærəˈsɪtɪk; ˌpærə`sɪtɪk/, parasitical / ˌpærəˈsɪtɪkl; ˌpærə`sɪtɪkl/ adjs
(a) living as a parasite; like a parasite 寄生的; 似寄生物的; 靠他人为生的
a parasitic plant, worm 寄生的植物、 蠕形动物
(fig 比喻) He lives a parasitic existence, borrowing money from his friends. 他靠向友人借贷过寄生生活.
(b) caused by a parasite 寄生物引起的
a parasitic disease 寄生性病害.