prey
Prey is an animal that is hunted or killed by another animal for food. It is an uncountable noun.
Example Sentences:
The seals are easy prey for sharks.
Rodents are prey for avian, reptilian, and mammalian predators.
The phrase “prey on” means to hunt and kill (something) for food. Here are example sentences:
Example Sentences:
The wolves prey on small animals.
Owls prey on mice.
The phrase “fall prey to” means to be killed by (an animal, disease, etc.)
Example Sentences:
The deer fell prey to coyotes.
Many people fell prey to disease.
The phrase "fall prey to" can be used to describe one's vulnerability exploited by someone or something in a bad way. Look at the following example sentences
Example Sentences:
It is very common for elderly people to fall prey to scam artists online, who take advantage of their lack of technological know-how.
Many major cities, once thought to be untouchable by such attacks, have been falling prey to terrorist activity in recent months.
برای ذخیره و تمرین کلمات، لطفاً وارد سایت شوید.
بعد از ورود، به همین صفحه بازخواهید گشت.