
predatory
形容词
predatory [prɛdətɔri] (adj.)
- 掠夺性的;捕食性的
- 掠夺者的;捕食者的
- 以掠夺为目的的;以捕食为目的的
- 贪婪的;残酷的
词语辨析
predatory与predacious都有“捕食的”之意,但predatory常指掠夺性的、贪婪的,而predacious指凶猛的、攻击性的。
词汇扩充
名词形式:predator [ˈprɛdətər] (n.)
近义词
1. rapacious
2. voracious
3. avaricious
4. ravenous
反义词
1. docile
2. harmless
3. nonpredatory
柯林斯词典(Collins Dictionary)
predatory (adj.)
- 行为凶猛的;掠夺性的
- 以掠夺为目的的;以捕食为目的的
- 贪婪的;残酷的
牛津词典(Oxford Dictionary)
predatory (adj.)
- 捕食性的;食肉的
- 掠夺性的;抢劫的
用法
predatory这个形容词常用于描述动物的捕食行为,也可以用于形容人的贪婪或掠夺性的行为。
例句
- The lion is a predatory animal that hunts in packs.(狮子是一种以群体行动进行捕食的动物。)
- Some birds have predatory instincts and can quickly spot their prey.(有些鸟类具有捕食本能,能够迅速发现猎物。)
- The company has been accused of engaging in predatory pricing to drive competitors out of business.(该公司被指控采取掠夺性定价手段,以赶走竞争对手。)
- The predatory nature of the loan shark industry is causing concern among lawmakers.(放高利贷行业的掠夺性质引起了立法者的关注。)
- His predatory behavior towards his subordinates led to numerous complaints.(他对下属的掠夺性行为引发了众多投诉。)
- The hawk swooped down with its predatory talons extended.(鹰张开捕食用的爪子向下俯冲。)
- They were targeted by a predatory gang looking for vulnerable tourists.(他们成为一伙寻找容易受害的游客的掠夺性团伙的目标。)
- The predatory fish quickly devoured its smaller prey.(这种捕食性鱼类迅速吞食了猎物。)
- Her predatory instincts told her to strike when her opponent was weak.(她的捕食本能告诉她要趁对手虚弱时发动攻击。)
- The predator silently stalked its unsuspecting prey.(掠食者悄无声息地追踪着毫无戒备的猎物。)
- In the business world, some companies engage in predatory practices to gain an unfair advantage.(在商业界,有些公司采取掠夺性的做法以获取不公平的优势。)
- She fell victim to a predatory investment scheme.(她成为了一项掠夺性投资计划的受害者。)
- The cheetah is known for its incredible speed and predatory instincts.(猎豹以其惊人的速度和捕食本能而闻名。)
- The predatory loan company charged exorbitant interest rates.(那家放高利贷的公司收取了过高的利率。)
- He had a predatory gaze that made people uncomfortable.(他那种掠夺性的目光让人感到不舒服。)
- The snake uses its predatory instincts to silently approach its prey.(蛇利用捕食本能悄无声息地接近猎物。)
- The company engaged in predatory practices to eliminate competitors from the market.(该公司采取掠夺性的做法将竞争对手从市场上淘汰。)
- The lion's sharp teeth are well-suited for its predatory lifestyle.(狮子的锋利牙齿非常适合它的捕食生活方式。)
- He exhibited predatory behavior towards vulnerable individuals.(他对弱势个体表现出掠夺性行为。)
- The predatory species preys on smaller creatures in order to survive.(这种掠食性物种以较小的生物为食以求生存。)
- The predator silently stalked its unsuspecting prey.(掠食者悄无声息地追踪着毫无戒备的猎物。)