词汇 "prey on" 在中文的含义

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prey on

US /preɪ ɑn/
UK /preɪ ɒn/
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短语动词

1.

捕食, 猎食

to hunt and kill for food

示例:
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Lions prey on zebras and other large herbivores.
狮子捕食斑马和其他大型食草动物。
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Eagles often prey on smaller birds and fish.
老鹰经常捕食小鸟和鱼。
2.

欺骗, 困扰

to exploit or harm someone who is weaker or more vulnerable

示例:
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Scammers often prey on the elderly and lonely.
诈骗犯经常欺骗老年人和孤独者。
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His fears began to prey on his mind.
他的恐惧开始困扰他的思想。