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vulture

/ˈvʌltʃə/

/ˈvʌltʃɚ/

vulturesubstantiv

vultures

Pl.

/ˈvʌltʃə/

/ˈvʌltʃɚ/

Übersetzungen

гриф

The vulture soared high above the desert.

Гриф парил высоко над пустыней.

стервятник

The vulture circled the carcass, waiting for its turn to feed.

Стервятник кружил над тушей, ожидая своей очереди поесть.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

хищник

Definitionen

A large bird of prey with a bald head, known for feeding on carrion (dead animals).

The vulture circled high above the desert, searching for its next meal.

A person or thing that preys greedily or ruthlessly on others.

The vultures of the business world were quick to take advantage of the company's financial troubles.

Synonyme

vultureverb

vultured

Präteritum

vultured

Partizip Perfekt

vulturing

Gerundium

/ˈvʌltʃə/

/ˈvʌltʃɚ/

Informal verb meaning to hover or wait opportunistically, derived from the noun.

Definitionen

To wait, hover, or move about in a predatory or opportunistic manner, especially in order to exploit someone else's misfortune.

Reporters vultured near the hospital entrance, hoping for news of the injured star.

Synonyme

pilfer

profiteer

leech (off)

mooch (off)

glean

take advantage of

capitalize on

pick over

feed on carrion

prey on

scavenge

exploit

vultureadjektiv

Attributive use: describing something characteristic of or resembling a vulture, esp. in ruthlessness.

Definitionen

Relating to or characteristic of a vulture; ruthlessly predatory or exploitative.

The company became notorious for its vulture tactics during the economic downturn.

Synonyme