feed on
US /fiːd ɑːn/
UK /fiːd ɑːn/
1.
alimentar-se de, comer
to eat something as food
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Many birds feed on insects.
Muitos pássaros se alimentam de insetos.
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The caterpillars feed on the leaves of the plant.
As lagartas se alimentam das folhas da planta.
2.
alimentar-se de, ser encorajado por
to grow stronger or be encouraged by something
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His anger seemed to feed on her silence.
A raiva dele parecia se alimentar do silêncio dela.
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The rumors continued to feed on public anxiety.
Os rumores continuaram a se alimentar da ansiedade pública.