Definitions
n. An animal hunted and eaten by another animal.
猎物
n. Someone targeted for harm or exploitation.
受害者；受骗者
v. To hunt animals or exploit vulnerable people, usually with on.
捕食；欺凌；坑害
Example
The owl watched its prey from a low branch.
猫头鹰从一根低矮的树枝上注视着猎物。
When natural prey becomes scarce, some predators move closer to farms in search of food.
当天然猎物稀缺时，一些捕食者会靠近农场寻找食物。
Collocations
- birds of prey
- prey on small animals
- fall prey to fraud
Antonyms
- predator
Usage tip
名词通常不可数；动词常用prey on；勿混pray。
FAQ
- What does prey mean?
- An animal hunted and eaten by another animal. Someone targeted for harm or exploitation. To hunt animals or exploit vulnerable people, usually with on.
- How is prey pronounced?
- UK /preɪ/, US /preɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
