feed off
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feeds off
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feeding off
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fed off
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fed off
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从...获取力量, 以...为食
to gain strength from a specific source or influence
- Rumors feed off people's curiosity and spread quickly through the office.
谣言从人们的好奇心中汲取养分，并在办公室里迅速传播。
- The mob's anger fed off the escalating tensions in the community.
暴徒的愤怒源于社区中不断升级的紧张局势。
- Her ambition feeds off the challenges she faces, making her more determined to succeed.
她的雄心从她面临的挑战中汲取力量，使她更加决心要成功。
- Misinformation often feeds off ignorance, growing more pervasive when unchecked.
错误信息常常 从 无知中 汲取养分，如果不加以控制，就会变得更加普遍。
- The fear of the unknown feeds off uncertainty, making people more anxious and hesitant.
对未知的恐惧从不确定性中汲取力量，使人们更加焦虑和犹豫。
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以...为食, 靠...生存
to consume a particular type of food regularly to grow and stay alive
- Cows feed off grass in the pastures every day.
奶牛每天在牧场上以草为食。
- Mosquitoes feed off the blood of humans and animals.
蚊子以人类和动物的血液为食。
- Pandas primarily feed off bamboo shoots and leaves.
熊猫主要以竹笋和竹叶为食。
- Sharks feed off smaller fish and marine animals in the ocean.
鲨鱼以海洋中较小的鱼类和海洋动物为食。