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TOEFL BNC: 1412 COCA: 1317

feed

1 feed /ˈfiːd/ verb
feeds; fed /ˈfɛd/ ; feeding
1 feed
/ˈfiːd/
verb
feeds; fed /ˈfɛd/ ; feeding
Learner's definition of FEED
[+ object] : to give food to (someone or something)给…喂食
[+ object] : to give (something) as food to someone or something提供食物
sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻
[+ object] : to produce or provide food for (someone or something)供应;养活
[no object] : eatusually used of animals通常用于动物
[+ object]
: to provide what is needed for the continued growth, operation, or existence of (something)向…提供(必需之物)
: to supply (material to be used) to a machine把(原料)放进机器
[+ object] : to give support or strength to (something, such as a feeling)支持,满足(情感等)
[+ object] : to make (something) move through an opening塞入;投入
[+ object] sports : to pass a ball or puck to (a team member) especially for a shot at the goal(尤指为提供射门良机)传球给(队友)

bite the hand that feeds you

see 1bite

feed back

[phrasal verb]
feed back or feed back (something) or feed (something) back British
: to give helpful information or criticism to someone about a performance, product, etc. : to provide feedback(对表现、产品等)做出反馈usually + to or into

feed off

[phrasal verb]
feed off (something)
: to gain strength, energy, or support from (something)从…获得力量(能量或支持)

feed on/upon

[phrasal verb]
feed on/upon (something)
: to eat (something) as food以…为食usually used of animals通常用于动物

feed (someone) a line

informal
: to tell (someone) a story or an explanation that is not true糊弄;欺骗

feed up

[phrasal verb]
feed (someone) up British, informal
: to make (someone) stronger or less thin by giving them large meals养肥;养壮
see also fed up

feed your face

slang
: to eat a lot of food大吃一顿
2 feed /ˈfiːd/ noun
plural feeds
2 feed
/ˈfiːd/
noun
plural feeds
Learner's definition of FEED
[noncount] : food for animals饲料
[count] informal : a large meal丰盛的一餐
[count] British : feeding
[count] : a part of a machine or system that sends material or electricity to other parts(机器的)进料装置,馈电器
[count] : a television program that is sent to a station for broadcasting(发送到电视台以供播放的)电视节目
[count] sports : the action of passing a ball or puck to a team member who is in position to score供球;喂球
see also chicken feed
TOEFL BNC: 1412 COCA: 1317

feed

1 of 2

verb

fed ˈfed How to pronounce feed (audio) ; feeding

transitive verb

1
a
: to give food to
b
: to give as food
2
a
: to furnish something essential to the development, sustenance, maintenance, or operation of
reading feeds the mind
b
: to supply (material to be operated on) to a machine
c(1)
: to insert and deposit (something) repeatedly or continuously
feed quarters into a parking meter
(2)
: to insert and deposit something into (something)
Running out to feed the meter every hour doesn't work, because the meter will not permit more than one hour for a given car. T. R. Reid
3
: to produce or provide food for
4
5
a(1)
: to supply for use or consumption
(2)
b(1)
: to supply (a signal) to an electronic circuit
(2)
: to send (as by wire or satellite) to a transmitting station for broadcast
6
: to supply (a fellow actor) with cues and situations that make a role more effective
7
: to pass a ball or puck to (a teammate) especially for a shot at the goal

intransitive verb

1
a
: to consume food : eat
b
: prey
used with on, upon, or off
2
: to become nourished or satisfied or sustained as if by food
3
a
: to become channeled or directed
b
: to move into a machine or opening in order to be used or processed

feed

2 of 2

noun

1
a
: an act of eating
b
: meal
especially : a large meal
2
a
: food for livestock
specifically : a mixture or preparation for feeding livestock
b
: the amount given at each feeding
3
a
: material supplied (as to a furnace or machine)
b
: a mechanism by which the action of feeding is effected
c
: the motion or process of carrying forward the material to be operated upon (as in a machine)
d
: the act or process of feeding a signal (such as an audio or video transmission) to a station for broadcast
also : the signal being fed
a live satellite feed
e
: an Internet service in which updates from electronic information sources (such as blogs or social media accounts) are presented in a continuous stream
an RSS feed
also : the information presented by such a service
I changed my settings so that all of my cousin's posts would show up at the top of my feed.
4
: the action of passing a ball or puck to a team member who is in position to score

Example Sentences

Verb He was too weak to feed himself. We feed the plants with a special fertilizer twice a week. We fed the horses with apples, oats, and hay. The children fed apples to the horses. These supplies could feed a small army for a week. He doesn't earn enough to feed a family of four. helping to feed and clothe poor children They used the wood to feed the fire. The streams feed the creek. The motor is fed by an electrical current. Noun There's a jam in the paper feed. We had to cut off the main power feed. They're showing a live satellite feed of the event. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
While these statements feed into reports of a royal rift between the Sussexes and the rest of the royal family, it should be noted that Meghan wasn't the only one who stayed behind. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 9 Sep. 2022 Stop by Oakridge Dairy and the Modern Milkman and see how a modern-day dairy farm operates, or visit Sunset Valley Farms and view the grass-fed beef, touch a tractor and feed the farm pigs. Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2022 Their pods feed more animals than any other fruit, says Shanahan. Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 7 Sep. 2022 This is where the problem begins: Because of the extreme heat occurring across the country, pastures are all dried out, and there’s not enough grass for the cows to feed on. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2022 The company paid more for grain to feed its chickens and wages to keep plants staffed, and Tyson has sometimes bought chicken from rival processors to meet orders. Francesca Fontana, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022 As such, this collision seems like a perfect way for any black holes in the area to freely feed off the collision’s resulting mess. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 6 Aug. 2022 With Netflix, Amazon and others competing for top sports and entertainment content to feed their streaming services, they have also at times been mentioned as possible suitors of WWE rights or the company overall. Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 July 2022 Inspired by her grandchildren who love breakfast, the star wanted something quick and easy to make for busy people with family to feed. Alexis Felder, Essence, 6 July 2022
Noun
Two days later, the actress shared more pics taken from their fun day on the farm on her main Instagram feed. Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 She's even given the fierce trend a coveted spot on her curated Instagram feed. Seventeen, 6 Sep. 2022 The singer posted a photo dump on her Instagram feed that showed her posing in a lace slip and cami top worn with black Moon Boots and a cap. Alice Cary, Glamour, 22 Aug. 2022 Fox also plugged Kelly's record on her Instagram feed, lip-synching along to one of her favorite songs from the album. ELLE, 21 Aug. 2022 Zedd also shared the same message on his own Twitter feed after both initially teased the coming track last week. Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2022 The pop star took another shot at Federline on her Instagram feed. Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2022 Seeing an influx of hot pink platform heels, sassy hairstyles and fun accessories on your Instagram feed? USA Today, 4 Aug. 2022 This has sparked research into using black soldier fly larvae as livestock feed. Merritt Drewery, The Conversation, 28 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English feden, from Old English fēdan; akin to Old English fōda food — more at food

First Known Use

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Noun

1575, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of feed was before the 12th century
TOEFL BNC: 1412 COCA: 1317
feed

verb¹

1give food to a person/animal/plant供給食物或養料ADVERB | VERB + FEED | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADVERBproperly, well適當/好好餵養Have they been feeding you well?他們給你吃得還好嗎?poorly餵養得不好The children were poorly fed.這些孩子營養不良。barely幾乎不餵養She could barely feed and clothe herself.她幾乎不會自己吃飯和穿衣。regularly定時餵食VERB + FEEDhelp (to)幫助供給食物How can we feed a hungry world?我們如何養活一個飢餓的世界?afford to有能力餵養He could no longer afford to feed his family.他再也無力養活自己的家人了。PREPOSITIONon用⋯餵She fed the children on junk food.她給孩子們吃垃圾食品。to餵給⋯Most of the crop is fed to the cattle.這種農作物大部份用來餵牛。with用⋯餵養The animals are fed with hay and grass.這些動物是用乾草和青草餵養的。PHRASESa mouth to feed需要養活的人He saw the new baby as just another mouth to feed.在他看來,這個新生嬰兒不過是一張嗷嗷待哺的嘴。
feed

verb²

2eatADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERBvoraciously大量地吃The bears feed voraciously in summer and store energy as fat.熊在夏季大量進食,以脂肪形式貯存能量。mainly, mostly, predominantly, primarily主要吃;大多吃;絕大多數情況下吃;基本上吃exclusively只吃PREPOSITIONon以⋯為食The seals feed mainly on fish and squid.海豹主要以魚和魷魚為食。
feed

verb³

3supply sth提供ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERBdirectly直接提供constantly不斷提供Receptors constantly feed information into the system.感受器不斷將信息提供給系統。PREPOSITIONinto輸入⋯The data is fed directly into a computer.數據直接輸入了電腦。through把⋯送入This feeds the paper through to the printer.這個可以把紙導入打印機。to, with提供給⋯;提供⋯The media were being fed with accusations and lies.媒體上滿是指責和謊言。

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