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predatory [noun]
常用于描述以捕食或掠夺为特征的动物或人类行为。
The forest is home to many predatory animals.
这片森林是许多捕食性动物的家园。
捕食性的；以捕食其他动物为生的
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捕食性的；以捕食其他动物为生的
Of, relating to, or living by preying on other animals.
The forest is home to many predatory animals.
这片森林是许多捕食性动物的家园。
捕食者的；与捕食者有关的。
Of, or relating to a predator.
以掠夺或劫掠为特征的
characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding
以捕食其他动物为生的。
Living by preying on other living animals.
以捕食其他动物(特别是活猎物)为生的
living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey
The predatory hawk swooped down to catch its prey.
这只捕食性的鹰俯冲下来捕捉猎物。
AI contextual example
The company was accused of using predatory pricing to drive competitors out of the market.
这家公司被指控使用掠夺性定价来将竞争对手赶出市场。
AI contextual example
He had a predatory personality, always looking for ways to take advantage of others.
他有一种掠夺性的人格，总是在寻找利用他人的方法。
AI contextual example
predatory warfare
掠夺性战争
WordNet
常用于描述以捕食或掠夺为特征的动物或人类行为。
The forest is home to many predatory animals.
这片森林是许多捕食性动物的家园。
作表语时强调主语具有掠夺性质。
Some online lenders are predatory and charge exorbitant interest rates.
一些网上贷款机构具有掠夺性，收取过高的利率。
常与商业或不道德行为连用。
The government has introduced laws to curb predatory lending practices.
政府出台了法律来遏制掠夺性贷款行为。
Not this
The predator animals are dangerous.
Use this
The predatory animals are dangerous.
形容词 'predatory' 应修饰名词表示“捕食性的”，而 'predator' 是名词，意为“捕食者”，不能直接作定语。
Not this
The company predatory on smaller businesses.
Use this
The company preys on smaller businesses.
'predatory' 是形容词，不能作谓语动词；表示“掠夺、捕食”应用动词短语 'prey on'，其中 'prey' 为动词。
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掠食动物
Lions are predatory animals that hunt in groups.
狮子是成群捕猎的掠食动物。
掠夺行为
The company was accused of predatory behavior in the market.
该公司被指控在市场上存在掠夺行为。
掠夺性定价
Regulators fined the firm for engaging in predatory pricing.
监管机构因该公司从事掠夺性定价而对其处以罚款。
掠夺性贷款
Many low-income families fell victim to predatory lending practices.
许多低收入家庭成为掠夺性贷款行为的受害者。
捕食本能
The cat's predatory instincts kicked in when it saw the mouse.
猫看到老鼠时，其捕食本能被激发出来。
捕食性物种
Sharks are one of the most efficient predatory species in the ocean.
鲨鱼是海洋中最有效的捕食性物种之一。
掠夺性定价
The company was accused of predatory pricing to drive competitors out of the market.
该公司被指控实施掠夺性定价以将竞争对手赶出市场。
掠夺性贷款
Many low-income families fell victim to predatory lending practices.
许多低收入家庭成为掠夺性贷款行为的受害者。
捕食本能
His predatory instincts made him a formidable opponent in business negotiations.
他的捕食本能使他在商业谈判中成为一个可怕的对手。
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把 predatory 想成 predator（捕食者）去掉 -or：捕食者扑向猎物，既指动物捕食，也指掠夺和损人利己。
语域：mixed 常见场景：biology、business、law 该词在不同语境中语域不同：在生物学中描述动物的捕食行为，属于中性专业用语；在商业、法律等语境中表示利用他人弱点牟取利益，通常为正式且带负面色彩。日常口语中较少出现。
通常用作定语或表语
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