predator
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.
예시
3 / 5The lion is a famous predator in the African savanna.
The lion is a famous predator in the African savanna.
Ecologists monitor the population of the apex predator to ensure environmental balance.
Ecologists monitor the population of the apex predator to ensure environmental balance.
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.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of 'Predator' as a 'Prey-eater'. The word starts with 'pre', just like the animal it eats.
빠른 퀴즈
The great white shark is a dangerous ___ in the ocean.
정답!
정답은: predator
예시
The lion is a famous predator in the African savanna.
everydayThe lion is a famous predator in the African savanna.
Ecologists monitor the population of the apex predator to ensure environmental balance.
formalEcologists monitor the population of the apex predator to ensure environmental balance.
My little kitten thinks she is a fierce predator when she chases her toys.
informalMy little kitten thinks she is a fierce predator when she chases her toys.
The introduction of a new predator can lead to a decline in native species.
academicThe introduction of a new predator can lead to a decline in native species.
The firm was seen as a corporate predator after it aggressively acquired its smaller rivals.
businessThe firm was seen as a corporate predator after it aggressively acquired its smaller rivals.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
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
자주 혼동되는 단어
A predator is the animal that eats; prey is the animal that is eaten.
A predator kills its own food, whereas a scavenger eats animals that are already dead.
사용 참고사항
Use 'predator' primarily for biological contexts involving the food chain. It can also be applied metaphorically to aggressive people or business entities.
자주 하는 실수
Many learners confuse the spelling of 'predator' with 'predater'. Also, remember that 'prey' is the opposite, not a synonym.
암기 팁
Think of 'Predator' as a 'Prey-eater'. The word starts with 'pre', just like the animal it eats.
어원
Derived from the Latin word 'praedator', meaning 'plunderer' or 'hunter'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
The term is widely recognized in popular culture due to the 'Predator' sci-fi movie franchise.
빠른 퀴즈
The great white shark is a dangerous ___ in the ocean.
정답!
정답은: predator
관련 어휘
A biological community of interacting organisms and their ph...
carnivoreA carnivore is an animal that gets its food from eating othe...
food chainA food chain is a series of living things where each one eat...
habitatA habitat is the natural environment or specific area where...
instinctAn innate, fixed pattern of behavior in animals or a natural...
nature 관련 단어
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rapids
A1Rapids are parts of a river where the water flows very fast over rocks. They look white and bubbly and can be dangerous for boats.
delta
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A1The regular rise and fall of the level of the ocean caused by the pull of the moon and sun. It happens twice a day and affects how much of the beach is covered by water.
wave
A1A wave is a raised line of water that moves across the surface of an ocean or lake. It is usually created by the wind and ends by breaking on the shore.
astronomy
A1Astronomy is the scientific study of stars, planets, and everything else in space. It is the branch of science that looks at how the universe works outside of Earth's atmosphere.
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galaxy
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meteor
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