prey的意思

基本释义

• n 猎物

  an animal, bird etc that is hunted and eaten by another animal

• v 捕获

  (of an animal or a bird) to hunt and kill another animal for food

例句

1. a tiger stalking its prey

   潜行跟踪猎物的老虎

2. Cats prey on birds and mice.

   猫捕食鸟和老鼠。

3. The lion was hunting for its prey.

   狮子在寻找猎物。

4. A tiger is a beast of prey.

   老虎是食肉的野兽。 (

5. Stronger animals prey on weaker ones.

   弱肉强食。

6. This problem has been preying on my mind all day.

   这个问题让我伤了整整一天脑筋。

7. He is very charming and preys on rich widows.

   他长得很英俊，专靠耍弄有钱的寡妇为生。

短语

• prey on v. 捕食；掠夺
• easy prey ◎容易猎取的动物
• fall prey to 成为...的牺牲品；深受...之害
• bird of prey 猛禽；食肉鸟
• prey upon 掠夺，折磨；捕食

近义词

英英释义

noun 1. animal hunted or caught for food Synonym: quarry 2. a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence e.g. he fell prey to muggers everyone was fair game the target of a manhunt Synonym: quarrytargetfair game prey是什么意思 verb 1. prey on or hunt for e.g. These mammals predate certain eggs Synonym: ravenpredate 2. profit from in an exploitatory manner e.g. He feeds on her insecurity Synonym: feed