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单词 prey on
释义

prey on

phrasal verb
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prey on/upon somebody/something
  1. (of an animal or a bird) to hunt and kill another animal for food
    • Hawks prey on rodents and small birds.
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  2. to harm somebody who is weaker than you, or make use of them in a dishonest way to get what you want
    • Bogus social workers have been preying on old people living alone.
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