| 词组 | feed on |
| 释义 | feed on 1. 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 off 2. 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 |
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