to prey on
[phrase form: prey]
01
사냥하다, 포식하다
to hunt, capture, and eat other animals as a means of survival
Transitive: to prey on an animal
예시들
The predatory cat preyed on a mouse that had ventured too far from its burrow.
포식자 고양이는 굴에서 너무 멀리 나온 쥐를 사냥했다.
02
이용하다, 사냥하다
to take advantage of those who are vulnerable or easily fooled
Transitive: to prey on a person or their vulnerabilities
예시들
The manipulative speaker preyed on the fears and insecurities of the audience to gain followers.
조작적인 연설자는 추종자를 얻기 위해 청중의 두려움과 불안을 이용했다.
