"preys" in Chinese (Simplified)
捕食欺骗(人)
Definition
“Preys” 是“prey”的第三人称单数现在时。意思是动物捕食其他动物,或某人对弱势群体进行欺骗或伤害。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于生物学描述捕食关系,也可以指以比喻方式形容对弱者的欺骗或剥削(如“preys on the vulnerable”)。正式用语,常见于书面语。不要和“praise”(表扬)混淆。
Examples
A lion preys on zebras in the wild.
狮子在野外**捕食**斑马。
The cat preys on mice around the house.
猫在房子周围**捕食**老鼠。
The hawk preys on small birds.
鹰**捕食**小鸟。
He preys on people who trust him, taking their money.
他**骗取**信任他的人并拿走他们的钱。
Online scams often target and prey on the elderly.
网络诈骗经常**欺骗**老人。
She's careful because she knows some people prey on newcomers in the city.
她很小心,因为她知道有些人会**欺骗**新来城市的人。