predation
含义: The act of an animal hunting, catching, and killing another animal for food.
Predation is a fundamental ecological interaction that drives natural selection and shapes ecosystems. It includes classic hunter-prey relationships (lions and zebras), as well as insect predation and marine predation. The word is also used figuratively for exploitative behaviour — 'corporate predation' or 'predatory lending.' It collocates with 'pressure,' 'risk,' 'by,' and 'rate.'
例句
- Predation by foxes has a significant impact on ground-nesting bird populations in the countryside. 狐狸的捕食对乡村地区地面筑巢鸟类的种群有着显著影响。La depredación por parte de los zorros tiene un impacto significativo en las poblaciones de aves que anidan en el suelo en el campo.キツネによる捕食は、田園地域の地上営巣性鳥類の個体数に大きな影響を及ぼしている。여우에 의한 포식은 시골 지역의 지상 영소성 조류 개체수에 상당한 영향을 미치고 있다.
- The introduction of wolves to Yellowstone restored natural predation and transformed the entire ecosystem. 将狼引入黄石公园恢复了自然捕食关系,使整个生态系统发生了变化。La reintroducción de lobos en Yellowstone restableció la depredación natural y transformó todo el ecosistema.イエローストーンへのオオカミの再導入は自然の捕食関係を回復させ、生態系全体を変容させた。옐로스톤에 늑대를 재도입한 것은 자연적 포식 관계를 회복시키고 생태계 전체를 변화시켰다.
- Camouflage is an evolutionary adaptation that reduces the risk of predation in many species. 保护色是一种进化适应,能降低许多物种被捕食的风险。El camuflaje es una adaptación evolutiva que reduce el riesgo de depredación en muchas especies.保護色は多くの種において捕食のリスクを低減する進化的適応である。보호색은 많은 종에서 포식 위험을 줄이는 진화적 적응이다.
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语境: academic, media, professional
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Latin praedatio (a plundering), from praedari (to plunder, prey upon), from praeda (prey, booty). The ecological sense developed in the nineteenth century alongside Darwinian biology.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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