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to prey on
[phrase form: prey]
01
beutete auf, jagen
to hunt, capture, and eat other animals as a means of survival
Transitive: to prey on an animal
Example
The predatory cat preyed on a mouse that had ventured too far from its burrow.
Some snakes prey on eggs, swallowing them whole.
02
ausnutzen, übervorteilen
to take advantage of those who are vulnerable or easily fooled
Transitive: to prey on a person or their vulnerabilities
Example
Opportunistic thieves often prey on tourists who might be unaware of local dangers.
Fake charities sometimes prey on the goodwill of generous individuals, taking donations without carrying out any genuine charitable work.
Some online scams prey on people 's trust, asking for personal details under false pretenses.
Beispiel
The predatory cat preyed on a mouse that had ventured too far from its burrow.
Some snakes prey on eggs, swallowing them whole.
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