preys
US /preɪz/
UK /preɪz/
动词
1.
捕食, 猎食
hunt or catch for food
示例:
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The lion preys on zebras.
狮子捕食斑马。
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Owls often prey on small rodents at night.
猫头鹰经常在夜间捕食小型啮齿动物。
2.
欺骗, 剥削
exploit or harm (someone vulnerable)
示例:
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Scammers often prey on the elderly.
诈骗犯经常欺骗老年人。
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The company preys on desperate job seekers.
这家公司剥削绝望的求职者。
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