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to prey on
[phrase form: prey]
01
predare, cacciare
to hunt, capture, and eat other animals as a means of survival
Transitive: to prey on an animal
Esempi
Some snakes prey on eggs, swallowing them whole.
Alcuni serpenti cacciano le uova, inghiottendole intere.
02
approfittare di, predare
to take advantage of those who are vulnerable or easily fooled
Transitive: to prey on a person or their vulnerabilities
Esempi
Con artists prey on the elderly, often deceiving them out of their savings.
I truffatori approfittano degli anziani, ingannandoli spesso per sottrarre loro i risparmi.
