to prey on
Pronunciation
/pɹˈeɪ ˈɑːn/
British pronunciation
/pɹˈeɪ ˈɒn/
prey upon

Definizione e significato di "prey on"in inglese

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
to prey on definition and meaning
example
Esempi
Lions prey on zebras in the wild.
I leoni cacciano le zebre in natura.
Owls prey on small rodents during the night.
I gufi cacciano piccoli roditori durante la notte.
02

approfittare di, predare

to take advantage of those who are vulnerable or easily fooled
Transitive: to prey on a person or their vulnerabilities
to prey on definition and meaning
example
Esempi
Opportunistic thieves often prey on tourists who might be unaware of local dangers.
I ladri opportunistici spesso approfittano di turisti che potrebbero non essere consapevoli dei pericoli locali.
Some online scams prey on people's trust, asking for personal details under false pretenses.
Alcune truffe online approfittano della fiducia delle persone, chiedendo dettagli personali con false pretese.
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