| 释义 |
prey on sb/sthphr v [t] 1. if an animal or bird preys on another creature, it hunts and eats it 捕食，以…为食 2. to get an unfair advantage by deceiving someone who is not as clever, experienced etc as you are 欺诈，蒙骗:◇dishonest salesmen who prey on elderly people 专门欺骗老人的不诚实的推销员 3. prey on your mind to worry you a lot 使你忧心万分，折磨你:◇it wasn't your fault — you mustn't let it prey on your mind. 这不是你的错，千万别放在心上。 |