feeding frenzy

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A wild, turbulent situation in which multiple sharks or other predatory fish attack one or more edible creatures simultaneously, in competition with each other.
    — When the terrified, bleeding cow was washed overboard into the river, the hungry piranhas entered a feeding frenzy, turning the water red with blood.
  2. A voracious competition among would-be purchasers, etc. for limited resources. broadly,idiomatic
    — The manager hesitated to open the doors to the thronging holiday crowds, knowing that a feeding frenzy would soon ensue near the display of coveted toys.
  3. An event in which participants erratically grab and eat food. informal
    — Karen's new students thought treat day was a feeding frenzy and horded the snack table.

词形变化

feeding frenzies plural
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