prey
prey
preɪ
prei
/pɹˈe‍ɪ/

Definição e significado de "prey"em inglês

01

presa, vítima

an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal
prey definition and meaning
Exemplos
The cheetah 's speed helps it catch fast-moving prey.
A velocidade da chita ajuda-a a capturar presas de movimento rápido.
02

presa, vítima

a person or thing that is the target of an attack, deception, or abuse
Exemplos
Journalists exposed the corporation 's history of exploiting workers as prey.
Os jornalistas expuseram a história da corporação de explorar os trabalhadores como presa.
to prey
01

aproveitar-se de, abusar de

to unfairly take advantage of someone or something for personal gain
Intransitive: to prey on sb
Exemplos
The loan shark preyed on low-income families by charging outrageous interest rates.
O agiota presa sobre famílias de baixa renda cobrando taxas de juros exorbitantes.
02

caçar, predar

to hunt and kill another creature as food
Intransitive: to prey on another animal
Exemplos
Lions typically prey on weak or young herbivores in the savanna.
Os leões normalmente caçam herbívoros fracos ou jovens na savana.
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