Prey on
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British pronunciation/pɹˈeɪ ˈɒn/
American pronunciation/pɹˈeɪ ˈɑːn/
prey upon

Определение и Значение "prey on"

to prey on
[phrase form: prey]
01

охотятся ради еды

to hunt, capture, and eat other animals as a means of survival
Transitive: to prey on an animal
to prey on definition and meaning
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Lions prey on zebras in the wild.
Owls prey on small rodents during the night.
The predatory cat preyed on a mouse that had ventured too far from its burrow.
02

пользоваться слабостями, злоупотреблять доверием

to take advantage of those who are vulnerable or easily fooled
Transitive: to prey on a person or their vulnerabilities
to prey on definition and meaning
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Opportunistic thieves often prey on tourists who might be unaware of local dangers.
Some online scams prey on people's trust, asking for personal details under false pretenses.
The manipulative speaker preyed on the fears and insecurities of the audience to gain followers.
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