prey

• 被其他动物捕猎并杀死以作为食物的动物，也指容易受到攻击或伤害的人。

A noun referring to an animal that is hunted and killed by another animal for food, or a person who is vulnerable to attack or harm.

不可数

1. Animal hunted for foodB1formal

   An animal that is hunted and killed by another animal for food.

   猎物

   • The lion stalked its prey through the tall grass.
   • Small fish are the primary prey of many seabirds.
   • The hawk swooped down to catch its prey.

   同义词gamekillquarryvictim

2. Victim of attack or exploitationB2formal

   A person who is targeted or exploited by someone else.

   攻击或剥削的受害者

   • Scammers often target the elderly as easy prey.
   • He felt like prey in the competitive corporate world.
   • The con artist saw her as vulnerable prey.

   同义词dupegullmarkpawnquarrysuckertargetvictim

   反义词attackerexploiterpredator

• 动词，表示捕食、猎杀或以此类动物为食，也比喻剥削、折磨或使某人成为受害者。

A verb used to indicate the act of hunting, capturing, or feeding on another animal, or of exploiting or victimizing someone.

1. Hunt for foodB2formal

   To hunt, kill, and eat another animal for food.

   捕食

   • Lions prey on zebras and antelopes.
   • The hawk preys on small rodents in the field.
   • Sharks prey on fish and seals.

   同义词catchchasehuntpredatestalk

2. Exploit or victimizeB2formal

   To take advantage of someone who is vulnerable or weaker.

   占便宜

   • Scammers prey on elderly people with fake investment schemes.
   • Bullies often prey on those who are isolated.
   • The con artist preyed on the family's financial desperation.

   同义词bullyexploitintimidatemanipulateoppressuse

   反义词defendguardprotectshield