to prey on
[phrase form: prey]
01
捕食, 猎食
to hunt, capture, and eat other animals as a means of survival
Transitive: to prey on an animal
例子
Lions prey on zebras in the wild.
狮子在野外捕食斑马。
Owls prey on small rodents during the night.
猫头鹰在夜间捕食小型啮齿动物。
02
利用, 捕食
to take advantage of those who are vulnerable or easily fooled
Transitive: to prey on a person or their vulnerabilities
例子
Opportunistic thieves often prey on tourists who might be unaware of local dangers.
机会主义的小偷经常 盯上 那些可能不了解当地危险的游客。
Some online scams prey on people's trust, asking for personal details under false pretenses.
一些网络诈骗利用人们的信任，以虚假借口索取个人详细信息。
