predatory
US /ˈpred.ə.tɔːr.i/
UK /ˈpred.ə.tər.i/
形容詞
1.
捕食性的, 食肉的
relating to or denoting an animal or animals that hunts other animals for food
範例:
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Lions are predatory animals.
獅子是捕食性動物。
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Some birds have predatory instincts.
有些鳥類具有捕食性本能。
2.
掠奪性的, 剝削性的
seeking to exploit or harm others for one's own gain
範例:
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The company engaged in predatory pricing to drive out competitors.
該公司採取掠奪性定價以排擠競爭對手。
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He was accused of predatory behavior towards vulnerable individuals.
他被指控對弱勢群體有掠奪性行為。