| 单词 | prey |
| 释义 | prey n. & v. --n 1. an animal that is hunted or killed by another for food. 2. (often foll. by to) a person or thing that is influenced by or vulnerable to (something undesirable) (became a prey to morbid fears). 3. Bibl. or archaic plunder, booty, etc. --vintr. (foll. by on, upon) 1. seek or take as prey. 2. make a victim of. 3. (of a disease, emotion, etc.) exert a harmful influence (fear preyed on his mind). Phrases and idioms beast (or bird) of prey an animal (or bird) which hunts animals for food. Derivatives preyer n. Etymology: ME f. OF preie f. L praeda booty |
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