feeding frenzy

短语

（鲨鱼等鱼群的）疯狂捕食

发音

AU

词形变化

feeding frenzies 复数 feeding frenzies

释义与例句

n.
  1. 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. 2.

    A voracious competition among would-be purchasers, etc. for limited resources.

    习语 引申义

    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. 3.

    An event in which participants erratically grab and eat food.

    非正式

    Karen's new students thought treat day was a feeding frenzy and horded the snack table.