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
Lions prey on zebras in the wild.
Lejon jagar zebror i det vilda.
Owls prey on small rodents during the night.
Ugglor jagar små gnagare under natten.
02
utnyttja, jaga
to take advantage of those who are vulnerable or easily fooled
Transitive: to prey on a person or their vulnerabilities
Exempel
Opportunistic thieves often prey on tourists who might be unaware of local dangers.
Opportunistiska tjuvar utnyttjar ofta turister som kanske inte är medvetna om lokala faror.
Some online scams prey on people's trust, asking for personal details under false pretenses.
Vissa onlinebedrägerier utnyttjar människors förtroende genom att be om personuppgifter under falska förevändningar.
