parasitize

UK
/ˈpær.ə.sɪ.taɪz/
US
/ˈpær.ə.sɪ.taɪz/

Переводы

parasitizeглагол
parasitized
Прошедшее простое время
parasitized
Причастие прошедшего времени
parasitizing
Герундий
UK
/ˈpær.ə.sɪ.taɪz/
US
/ˈpær.ə.sɪ.taɪz/
The wasp larvae parasitize the caterpillar.
Личинки осы паразитируют на гусенице.
Синонимы
feed on
live off
depend on

Определения

parasitizeглагол
To infest or exploit as a parasite.
The wasp larvae parasitize the caterpillars, feeding on them until they mature.
To habitually exploit or take advantage of someone or something.
He tends to parasitize his friends for money and favors without giving anything in return.
To live or behave as a parasite, obtaining sustenance at the expense of another organism or host.
Certain mite species parasitize throughout their life cycle, drawing nutrients directly from their hosts.