释义 |
prey on (或 upon)1.■(猛兽或鸟)捕食(另一兽或鸟):The lions in this area prey on deer and other wild animals.这个地方的狮子捕食鹿和其他野生动物。2.■掠夺;剥削;抢劫:confidence men who preyed upon the construction workers剥削建筑工人的骗子3.■使痛苦;使烦恼;折磨,损害:Ill health had preyed on him for years.疾病曾折磨他多年。4.■骗取,诈骗:He always preys on old women.他经常诈骗老太太。5.■使受害:pirates preyed upon the coast shipping.海盗使沿海航运不得安宁。 |