prey
UK/prei/US
IELTSTOEFLGREB2
Definitions
n.
An animal hunted and eaten by another; a person who is exploited or harmed by someone
猎物，被捕食的动物；受害者
v.
To hunt and eat other animals; to exploit or harm someone
捕食；掠夺，伤害
Root Breakdown
Native Englishpreyother
=prey
Common Collocations
- 1.fall prey to沦为……的牺牲品
- 2.easy prey容易得手的目标
- 3.prey on the weak捕食弱者／欺凌弱小
- 4.natural prey天然猎物
Example Sentences
- 1.
The eagle spotted its prey from high above and swooped down swiftly.
- 2.
Elderly people are often prey to online scammers who exploit their trust.
- 3.
Wolves hunt in packs to take down prey much larger than themselves.