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vulture
noun[ C ]
uk /ˈvʌl.tʃər/ us /ˈvʌl.tʃɚ/
a large bird with almost no feathers on its head or neck, that eats the flesh of dead animals秃鹫;兀鹫
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disapproving
a person or organization that is eager to win an advantage from other people's difficulties or problems: 趁火打劫的人（或机构）；乘人之危的人（或机构）
When a company is in crisis like this, the vultures are always hovering.当一家公司遇到这样的危机，趁火打劫者总是会在旁边虎视耽耽。
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vulture | American Dictionary
vulture
noun[ C ]
us/ˈvʌl·tʃər/
a large bird that eats the flesh of dead animals
A vulture is also someone who is eager to get some advantage from other people’s difficulties or weaknesses.
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