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词汇 feed on
释义
Phr V
feed on
feeds, feeding, fed
feed on/upon sth
if an animal feeds on a particular type of food, it usually eats that food
Most beetles feed on live plants or plant material.
if an idea, feeling, or process feeds on something, it grows stronger and larger because of it
Extreme nationalism feeds on hatred of other ways of life.
feed sb/sth on/upon sth
British & Australian to give a particular type of food to a person or animal
The athletes were fed on a diet which was high in protein and carbohydrates.You shouldn't feed your dog just on tinned food.
phrasefeed on1. feed on sth if an animal feeds on a particular food, it usually eats that food: Owls feed on mice and other small animals. Butterflies feed on nectar collected from flowers.■ SIMILAR TO: feed off2. feed sth/sb on sth to regularly give an animal or person a particular kind of food to eat: The cattle are fed on barley and grass. Parents feed their children on all kinds of rubbish, but they still seem to grow up OK in the end.3. feed on sth to use something in order to become stronger or more successful, especially people's fears or worries - used especially to show disapproval: The Fascists were able to feed on people's fears about the country's economic situation. Prejudice feeds on mistrust and ignorance.■ SIMILAR TO: feed off

feed (up)on (someone or something)

Literally, to eat or consume something for sustenance. Ugh, as soon as I go outside, I feel like the mosquitos are just feeding on me!

feed (up)on someone or something

to eat someone or something. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) They say that some Bengal tigers feed upon people. They feed on anything that moves.

feed on

v.
To be nourished or sustained by something. Used especially of animals: Pigs feed on corn husks.
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