ˈprey on/upon sb/sth1(of an animal or a bird兽或鸟)to hunt and kill another animal for food捕食;猎获2to harm sb who is weaker than you, or make use of them in a dishonest way to get what you want欺凌,坑骗,敲诈(弱者)Bogus social workers have been preying on old people living alone.冒牌社会福利工作员不断坑害独居老人。 |