单词 | predatory |
释义 | 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。 |
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