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单词 predatory
释义
pred·a·to·ry (prĕdə-tôrē)
adj.
1. Living or characterized by preying on other animals: a predatory insect; predatory instincts.
2.
a. Living or characterized by plundering, pillaging, or marauding.
b. Living or characterized by the exploitation of others for personal gain: predatory business practices.

[Latin praedātōrius, plundering, from praedārī, to plunder, from praeda, booty; see ghend- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.]

preda·tori·ly adv.
preda·tori·ness n.
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