to fall prey to sth成为…的牺牲品;为…所折磨;深受…之害
Children in evacuation centres are falling prey to disease.疏散中心的孩子深受疾病折磨。
Youngsters often fall prey to the lure of drugs.年轻人们经常抵挡不住毒品诱惑, 成为受害者。
This might help prevent the company falling prey to a takeover.这可能会帮助公司免遭收购之灾。