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prey - 1. noun 1) добыча; beast (bird) of prey - хищное животное (хищная пти- ца) 2) жертва; to be (to become, to fall) a prey to smth. - быть (сделаться) жертвой чего-л. 2. v.; usu. 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.