🇬🇧🇨🇳 predator - 捕食者 : English Lesson

Meaning of "predator" ("捕食者"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A predator is a creature that survives by catching, chasing, or sneaking up on other animals for food. Some are fast, some are sneaky, and some just wait for their food to come too close. Examples include lions, eagles, and sharks.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The dragonfly saw itself as a tiny predator, darting around to catch mosquitoes.

My baby sister may be tiny, but when she sees cake, she turns into a dessert predator.

My goldfish might not look scary, but to tiny flakes of fish food, he’s a terrifying predator.

The toddler's stuffed lion was a fearsome predator, always pouncing on the toy zebra.

The robot thought it was a predator, chasing after dust bunnies under the couch.

A young hare froze as a shadow moved above the meadow. The hare knew a predator hunted there; the predator circled and watched. Heart pounding, the hare ducked into grass while the predator dived. Mud splashed and the predator missed. The hare's breath slowed, and it watched the predator fly away, safe and shaking.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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