A1 noun ニュートラル

predator

/ˈpredətə(r)/

A predator is an animal that hunts, kills, and eats other animals to survive. This word is also used to describe people or companies that take advantage of others.

例文

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1

The lion is a famous predator in the African savanna.

The lion is a famous predator in the African savanna.

2

Ecologists monitor the population of the apex predator to ensure environmental balance.

Ecologists monitor the population of the apex predator to ensure environmental balance.

3

My little kitten thinks she is a fierce predator when she chases her toys.

My little kitten thinks she is a fierce predator when she chases her toys.

語族

名詞
predator
Verb
predate
副詞
predatorily
形容詞
predatory
関連
predation
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'Predator' as a 'Prey-eater'. The word starts with 'pre', just like the animal it eats.

クイックテスト

The great white shark is a dangerous ___ in the ocean.

正解!

正解は: predator

例文

1

The lion is a famous predator in the African savanna.

everyday

The lion is a famous predator in the African savanna.

2

Ecologists monitor the population of the apex predator to ensure environmental balance.

formal

Ecologists monitor the population of the apex predator to ensure environmental balance.

3

My little kitten thinks she is a fierce predator when she chases her toys.

informal

My little kitten thinks she is a fierce predator when she chases her toys.

4

The introduction of a new predator can lead to a decline in native species.

academic

The introduction of a new predator can lead to a decline in native species.

5

The firm was seen as a corporate predator after it aggressively acquired its smaller rivals.

business

The firm was seen as a corporate predator after it aggressively acquired its smaller rivals.

語族

名詞
predator
Verb
predate
副詞
predatorily
形容詞
predatory
関連
predation

よく使う組み合わせ

apex predator top hunter in the food chain
natural predator an animal that naturally hunts another
fierce predator a very strong and aggressive hunter
predator-prey relationship the interaction between the hunter and the hunted
top predator an animal at the top of its food chain

よく使うフレーズ

apex predator

a predator at the top of a food chain

sexual predator

a person who commits sexual crimes

corporate predator

a company that takes over other companies

よく混同される語

predator vs prey

A predator is the animal that eats; prey is the animal that is eaten.

predator vs scavenger

A predator kills its own food, whereas a scavenger eats animals that are already dead.

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使い方のコツ

Use 'predator' primarily for biological contexts involving the food chain. It can also be applied metaphorically to aggressive people or business entities.

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よくある間違い

Many learners confuse the spelling of 'predator' with 'predater'. Also, remember that 'prey' is the opposite, not a synonym.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'Predator' as a 'Prey-eater'. The word starts with 'pre', just like the animal it eats.

📖

語源

Derived from the Latin word 'praedator', meaning 'plunderer' or 'hunter'.

文法パターン

countable noun plural: predators often used as a noun adjunct (e.g., predator drone)
🌍

文化的な背景

The term is widely recognized in popular culture due to the 'Predator' sci-fi movie franchise.

クイックテスト

The great white shark is a dangerous ___ in the ocean.

正解!

正解は: predator

natureの関連語

rainforest

A1

A thick forest in a tropical area that receives a large amount of rain throughout the year. It is a dense habitat known for having many different types of plants and animals.

tundra

A1

A large, flat area of land in very cold parts of the world, such as the Arctic. In this area, the ground is frozen and there are no trees, only small plants like moss.

wetland

A1

A wetland is an area of land that is always wet or covered with shallow water. It is a very important place where many different plants and animals, like birds and frogs, live.

coral reef

A1

A coral reef is a large underwater structure made from the skeletons of small sea animals called corals. They are usually found in warm, shallow parts of the ocean and provide a home for many types of fish.

vegetation

A1

Vegetation refers to all the plants and trees that grow in a particular area. It is used to describe the green cover of the earth, like forests or grass.

foliage

A1

Foliage refers to the leaves of a plant or tree, considered as a group. It is often used to describe the overall appearance and mass of greenery in a landscape or forest.

canopy

A1

A canopy is a cover that hangs over something, like a bed or a seat, to provide shade or protection. In nature, it is the top layer of a forest where the branches and leaves of tall trees meet to form a roof.

photosynthesis

A1

Photosynthesis is the natural process that green plants use to make their own food. They use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create energy and release oxygen into the air.

pollination

A1

Pollination is the process of moving pollen from one flower to another to help plants make seeds and fruit. This is usually done by insects like bees or by the wind.

seedling

A1

A seedling is a very young plant that has just started to grow from a seed. It usually has a small green stem and its first few tiny leaves.

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