to prey on
[phrase form: prey]
01
jaga, byta
to hunt, capture, and eat other animals as a means of survival
Transitive: to prey on an animal
Exempel
In the deep ocean, larger fish prey on smaller fish to survive.
I det djupa havet jagar större fisk mindre fisk för att överleva.
02
utnyttja, jaga
to take advantage of those who are vulnerable or easily fooled
Transitive: to prey on a person or their vulnerabilities
Exempel
Fake charities sometimes prey on the goodwill of generous individuals, taking donations without carrying out any genuine charitable work.
Falska välgörenhetsorganisationer utnyttjar ibland den goda viljan hos generösa individer, tar emot donationer utan att utföra något verkligt välgörenhetsarbete.
