predatory
UK ['pred.ə.tər.i] US [-tɔ:r-] adjective
■A predatory animal kills and eats other animals （动物）以捕食其他动物为生的，食肉的•The owl is a predatory bird which kills its prey with its claws.猫头鹰是一种掠食性鸟类，它用爪子杀死猎物。 ■mainly disapproving
■A predatory person or organization tries to get something that belongs to someone else （人或组织）掠夺（性）的，掠夺成性的•The company spent much effort in avoiding takeover bids from predatory competitors.该公司作出很多努力防止掠夺性的竞争对手对其施行收购。 ■disapproving
■describes someone who expresses sexual interest in a very obvious way 好色成性的•I hate going to bars on my own because men look at you in such a predatory way.我不喜欢一个人去酒吧，因为那里的男人会色眯眯地看着你。 |