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to prey on
[phrase form: prey]
01
predar, caçar
to hunt, capture, and eat other animals as a means of survival
Transitive: to prey on an animal
Exemplos
Some snakes prey on eggs, swallowing them whole.
Algumas cobras caçam ovos, engolindo-os inteiros.
02
tirar vantagem de, predar
to take advantage of those who are vulnerable or easily fooled
Transitive: to prey on a person or their vulnerabilities
Exemplos
Con artists prey on the elderly, often deceiving them out of their savings.
Vigários se aproveitam dos idosos, frequentemente enganando-os para tirar suas economias.
