| 释义 |
● ˈprey on /upon sb /sth (of an animal or a bird 兽或鸟) to hunt and kill another animal for food 捕食；猎获to harm sb who is weaker than you , or make use of them in a dishonest way to get what you want 欺凌，坑骗，敲诈（弱者）◆ Bogus social workers have been preying on old people living alone . 冒牌社会福利工作者不断坑害独居老人。See also prey |