PREY

1. n. 1. добыча; beast (bird) of prey - хищное животное (хищная птица) 2. жертва; to be (to become, to fall) a prey to smth. - быть (сделаться) жертвой чего-л. 2. v. обыкн. prey on, prey upon 1. охотиться, ловить; The lions in this area prey on deer and other wild animals. 2. обманывать, вымогать; He lives by preying on his relations. 3. грабить; Bands of robbers living in the hills would prey on any traveller. 4. терзать, мучить; his misfortune preys on his mind - несчастье гнетет его; His crime preyed on his mind until he gave himself up to the police.