Chinese
lièwù
Meaning: prey; hunting target
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

老鷹從高空俯衝而下,捕捉它的獵物。
老鹰从高空俯冲而下,捕捉它的猎物。
The eagle dove from a high altitude to catch its prey.
老鷹在天空中盤旋,尋找獵物。
The eagle circled in the sky, searching for its prey.
獵犬的嗅覺非常靈敏,能輕易追蹤獵物。
The hound's sense of smell is very keen; it can easily track prey.
那隻兇惡的狼正在尋找獵物。
That fierce wolf is looking for prey.
老鷹從高空中俯衝而下,捕捉地上的獵物。
The eagle swooped down from high altitude to catch its prey on the ground.

Usage Notes

Refers to animals that are hunted by others, or the target of a hunt.

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