predatoryKK [ˋprɛdəˏtɔri] /ˈpɹɛdəˌtɔɹi/發音形容詞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。