to feed on
[phrase form: feed]
01
以...为食, 靠吃...生存
to regularly eat a specific type of food to stay alive and grow
Transitive: to feed on a certain type of food
例子
The caterpillars feed on the leaves of the plant to fuel their metamorphosis into butterflies.
毛毛虫以植物的叶子为食，以促进它们向蝴蝶的蜕变。
Microorganisms in the soil feed on organic matter, contributing to nutrient cycling.
土壤中的微生物以有机物为食，有助于营养循环。
02
以...为食, 从...获取力量
to increase or gain power from a particular source
Transitive: to feed on a situation
例子
Hate groups feed on ignorance.
仇恨团体从无知中汲取力量。
Addiction feeds on isolation.
成瘾从孤立中汲取养分。
