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prey

UK
/preɪ/
US
/preɪ/

Übersetzungen

preysubstantiv
The lion stalked its prey through the tall grass.
Le lion a traqué sa proie dans les hautes herbes.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
proieAu sens figuré.
Synonyme
sacrifice
victim
target
game
quarry
preyverb
preyed
Präteritum
preyed
Partizip Perfekt
preying
Gerundium
UK
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US
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Scammers often prey on the elderly by tricking them into giving away their savings.
Les escrocs exploitent souvent les personnes âgées en les trompant pour qu'elles leur donnent leurs économies.
prédaterEmploi biologique.
Lions prey on zebras in the savannah.
Les lions prédatent les zèbres dans la savane.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
hanterAu sens figuré, pour une souffrance ou une inquiétude persistante.
Synonyme
pursue
attack
capture
stalk
hunt
preyadjektiv
UK
/preɪ/
US
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Used attributively (e.g., "prey species") to describe animals that are hunted.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
proieEmploi apposé ou technique.
Synonyme
vulnerable
susceptible
exposed
defenseless
helpless
unprotected
at the mercy of
open to
prone to

Definitionen

preysubstantiv
An animal that is hunted and killed by another for food.
The lion stalked its prey through the tall grass.
A person who is easily deceived or harmed by others.
The scam artist found an easy prey in the unsuspecting tourist.
preyverb
To hunt and kill for food.
Lions prey on zebras in the savannah.
To exploit or take advantage of someone or something.
Scammers often prey on the elderly by tricking them into giving away their savings.
To cause constant trouble or distress to someone.
Guilt preyed on his mind, making it difficult for him to sleep.
preyadjektiv
Relating to animals that are hunted and killed by predators; serving as prey.
Prey species often develop camouflage to avoid detection.
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