predation

• Существительное, обозначающее акт охоты, убийства и поедания одного организма другим, или в более широком смысле — акт грабежа или хищничества по отношению к другим.

A noun referring to the act of one organism hunting, killing, and feeding upon another, or more broadly, an act of plundering or preying upon others.

uncountable

1. Biological predationB2formal

   The act of one animal hunting, killing, and eating another animal for food.

   Хищничество

   • Lions engage in predation to survive in the wild.
   • Predation is a key factor in controlling prey populations.
   • The study focused on the predation patterns of wolves.

   Synonymshunting

2. Plundering or exploitationC1formal

   The act of taking something by force or through dishonest means, often causing harm.

   Хищничество

   • The predation of natural resources by corporations is a major concern.
   • Historical accounts describe the predation of villages by invading armies.
   • Economic predation can leave communities impoverished.

   Synonymsdepredationexploitationmaraudingpillageplunderraidingspoliation