to prey on
[phrase form: prey]
01
捕食する, 狩る
to hunt, capture, and eat other animals as a means of survival
Transitive: to prey on an animal
例
Lions prey on zebras in the wild.
ライオンは野生でシマウマを捕食します。
02
食い物にする, 捕食する
to take advantage of those who are vulnerable or easily fooled
Transitive: to prey on a person or their vulnerabilities
例
Opportunistic thieves often prey on tourists who might be unaware of local dangers.
日和見的な泥棒は、地元の危険に気付いていない観光客をよく 餌食にする。
