feed off
US /fiːd ɔːf/
UK /fiːd ɔːf/
1.
makan, memakan
to eat something as food
:
•
The birds feed off the berries in the garden.
Burung-burung makan beri di taman.
•
Many insects feed off decaying organic matter.
Banyak serangga makan bahan organik yang reput.
2.
mendapat semangat daripada, mendapat kepuasan daripada
to grow stronger or be encouraged by something
:
•
The comedian seemed to feed off the audience's energy.
Pelawak itu nampaknya mendapat semangat daripada tenaga penonton.
•
Some people feed off drama and conflict.
Sesetengah orang mendapat kepuasan daripada drama dan konflik.