prey on
(phrasal verb)
Giải nghĩa:
To take advantage of, exploit or harm someone who is vulnerable
To take advantage of, exploit or harm someone who is vulnerable
Ví dụ:
Scam artists often prey on the elderly.
Scam artists often prey on the elderly.
prey on
(phrasal verb)
Giải nghĩa:
To hunt and kill for food
To hunt and kill for food
Ví dụ:
Lions prey on smaller animals in the wild.
Lions prey on smaller animals in the wild.
Cách sử dụng
The expression "prey on" means to take advantage of or exploit someone or something that is weaker or vulnerable. It is often used in relation to negative situations, such as when someone is being dishonest or taking advantage of someone else. For example, "Some companies prey on vulnerable people by selling them useless products." In this context, the company is taking advantage of vulnerable people in order to make a profit.
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