to feed on
Pronunciation
/fˈiːd ˈɑːn/
British pronunciation
/fˈiːd ˈɒn/
feed upon

Definição e significado de "feed on"em inglês

to feed on
[phrase form: feed]
01

alimentar-se de, nutrir-se de

to regularly eat a specific type of food to stay alive and grow
Transitive: to feed on a certain type of food
to feed on definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
The caterpillars feed on the leaves of the plant to fuel their metamorphosis into butterflies.
As lagartas alimentam-se das folhas da planta para alimentar sua metamorfose em borboletas.
Microorganisms in the soil feed on organic matter, contributing to nutrient cycling.
Os microrganismos no solo alimentam-se de matéria orgânica, contribuindo para a ciclagem de nutrientes.
02

alimentar-se de, ganhar força de

to increase or gain power from a particular source
Transitive: to feed on a situation
example
Exemplos
Hate groups feed on ignorance.
Grupos de ódio se alimentam da ignorância.
Addiction feeds on isolation.
O vício se alimenta de isolamento.
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