Definition of predatory

predatoryadjective

săn mồi

/ˈpredətri//ˈpredətɔːri/

The word "predatory" has its roots in the Latin words "praedari" and "predator", which means "to plunder" or "to capture prey". The term "predatory" was first used in the 15th century to describe someone or something that seeks to plunder, pillage, or seize another's property. In a biological context, the term "predatory" was later applied to animals that feed on other animals, particularly carnivores. This sense of the word was first used in the 17th century. In modern times, the term "predatory" has expanded to include other contexts, such as predatory behavior in business, economics, or social dynamics, where individuals or entities take advantage of others for their own gain, often through unfair or illegal means.

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living by killing and eating other animals

sống bằng cách giết và ăn thịt các loài động vật khác

using weaker people for their own financial or sexual advantage

lợi dụng những người yếu thế hơn để đạt được lợi ích về tài chính hoặc tình dục

Example:
  • a predatory insurance salesman

    một nhân viên bán bảo hiểm săn mồi

  • a predatory look

    một cái nhìn săn mồi

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