predatory

KK [ˋprɛdəˏtɔri] /ˈpɹɛdəˌtɔɹi/

形容詞

  1. 1

    掠奪性的、剝削的貶義

    Many families lost their homes because of predatory lending practices.

    許多家庭因為掠奪性放貸而失去了房子。

  2. 2

    捕食性的、肉食的

    Owls are predatory birds that hunt mostly at night.

    貓頭鷹是捕食性鳥類,多半在夜間獵食。

  3. 3

    伺機下手的、意圖不軌的

    The company fired him for predatory behavior toward junior staff.

    公司因他對資淺員工意圖不軌的行為而將他解僱。

  4. 4

    虎視眈眈的、貪婪的

    He watched the auction with a predatory gleam in his eyes.

    他眼中閃著貪婪的光芒,虎視眈眈地看著拍賣會。