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词汇 prey 在中文的含义

prey 在英语中是什么意思？与 Lingoland 一起探索这个词的含义、发音及具体用法

prey

US /preɪ/
UK /preɪ/
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名词

1.

猎物, 捕获物

an animal that is hunted and killed by another for food

示例:
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The lion stalked its prey through the tall grass.
狮子在长草中悄悄地跟踪它的猎物。
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Birds of prey have sharp talons.
猛禽有锋利的爪子。
同义词:
victimquarrygame
2.

猎物, 牺牲品

a person or thing that is hunted or exploited by another

示例:
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Elderly people are often easy prey for scammers.
老年人常常是骗子的猎物。
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He fell prey to his own ambition.
他成了自己野心的牺牲品。
同义词:
victimtargetdupe

动词

1.

捕食, 猎取

to hunt and kill for food

示例:
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Wolves typically prey on large herbivores.
狼通常捕食大型食草动物。
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Certain birds prey on insects.
某些鸟类捕食昆虫。
同义词:
huntfeed ondevour
2.

剥削, 欺骗

to exploit or victimize (someone)

示例:
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Loan sharks often prey on desperate individuals.
高利贷者常常盘剥绝望的人。
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He felt like he was being preyed upon by the system.
他觉得自己被这个系统剥削了。
同义词:
exploitvictimizetake advantage of
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相关词:
prey onbird of prey