predatory

predatorio

Che approfitta ingiustamente di altre persone per ottenere denaro, potere o altri vantaggi.

In inglese semplice: Taking unfair advantage of other people to get money, power, or other benefits.

• The company used predatory tactics.
• New rules protect borrowers from predatory lending.
• She reported his predatory behavior to the manager.

Sinonimi: exploitative

Espressioni comuni: predatory lending, predatory pricing, predatory behavior

predatore, predatorio

Che caccia e mangia altri animali vivi per sopravvivere.

In inglese semplice: Hunting and eating other living animals to survive.

• Sharks are predatory fish.
• Predatory birds hunt small animals.
• Farmers use predatory insects to control pests.

Sinonimi: predaceous, predacious

Espressioni comuni: predatory animals, predatory birds, predatory insects

predatorio

Che riguarda un animale che caccia altri animali o il suo modo di cacciare.

In inglese semplice: Connected with an animal that hunts other animals, or with the way it hunts.

• The cat showed predatory behavior.
• Scientists studied the bird’s predatory instincts.
• These sharp claws are a predatory adaptation.

Espressioni comuni: predatory behavior, predatory instinct, predatory attack