predator
名词
UK/ˈpred.ə.təʳ/
US/ˈpred.ə.t̬ɚ/
定义 predator 名词
- C1Countable(可数名词)
An animal that naturally hunts, kills, and consumes other animals for food.
掠食动物；食肉动物
Lions, wolves, and other carnivores are examples of predators.
狮子、狼和其他肉食动物都是捕食者的例子。
Eagles are apex predators among birds.
老鹰是鸟类中的顶级捕食者。
Many fish species are predators in marine ecosystems.
许多鱼类是海洋生态系统中的捕食者。
- Countable(可数名词)disapproving(贬义)
A person who seeks to exploit or harm others, often by stalking or targeting them.
预食者；侵略者
Online groomers are predators who exploit the vulnerability of children.
网络诱骗者是利用儿童脆弱性的掠夺者。
The con artist was exposed as a financial predator.
那个骗子被揭露为金融掠夺者。
The unscrupulous businessman was accused of being a ruthless predator.
那个不择手段的商人被指责为无情的掠夺者。