"feed on" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 以...為食
• 以...為生

Definition

指喫某種特定食物或從某物獲取能量，常用於描述以特定事物為食的動物或昆蟲。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

多用於描述動物或昆蟲，也可比喻特定團體或人依賴某物。如 'feed on leaves', 'feed on blood', 'feed on attention'。不適用於人類日常飲食。

Examples

Cows feed on grass in the field.

奶牛在田野裡**以**青草**為食**。

Mosquitoes feed on blood.

蚊子**以**血液**為食**。

Many birds feed on insects.

許多鳥類**以**昆蟲**為食**。

Some rumors feed on fear and uncertainty.

有些謠言**以**恐懼和不確定感**為生**。

These fish feed on algae growing on the rocks.

這些魚**以**岩石上的藻類**為食**。

The media sometimes feeds on scandals to attract more viewers.

媒體有時**靠**醜聞**吸引**更多觀眾。