"feed on" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 以...为食
• 以...为生

Definition

指吃某种特定食物或从某物获得能量，常用于描述以特定事物为食的动物或昆虫。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于描述动物或昆虫，也可比喻特定团体或人依赖于某物。如 'feed on leaves', 'feed on blood', 'feed on attention'。不用于人类日常饮食。

Examples

Cows feed on grass in the field.

奶牛在田野里**以**青草**为食**。

Mosquitoes feed on blood.

蚊子**以**血液**为食**。

Many birds feed on insects.

许多鸟类**以**昆虫**为食**。

Some rumors feed on fear and uncertainty.

有些谣言**以**恐惧和不确定感**为生**。

These fish feed on algae growing on the rocks.

这些鱼**以**岩石上的藻类**为食**。

The media sometimes feeds on scandals to attract more viewers.

媒体有时**靠**丑闻**吸引**更多观众。