predator
UK/'predәtә/US
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Definitions
n.
An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food; a person who exploits or victimizes others.
捕食者，食肉动物；掠夺者
Root Breakdown
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orone who does, agent
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Common Collocations
- 1.apex predator顶级捕食者
- 2.natural predator天敌
- 3.sexual predator性掠夺者
- 4.predator and prey捕食者与猎物
Example Sentences
- 1.
The wolf is a natural predator that helps regulate deer populations in the wild.
- 2.
Online predators often target vulnerable teenagers through social media platforms.
- 3.
In the corporate world, larger companies sometimes act as predators, absorbing smaller rivals.