feed on
US /fiːd ɑːn/
UK /fiːd ɑːn/
1.
以...为食, 吃
to eat something as food
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Many birds feed on insects.
许多鸟类以昆虫为食。
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The caterpillars feed on the leaves of the plant.
毛毛虫以植物的叶子为食。
2.
滋长, 助长
to grow stronger or be encouraged by something
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His anger seemed to feed on her silence.
他的怒火似乎因她的沉默而滋长。
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The rumors continued to feed on public anxiety.
谣言继续助长公众的焦虑。