mồi
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Meaning
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Noun
Prey refers to an animal that is hunted and killed by another animal for food or survival.
vi Con hổ đang rình rập con mồi của nó.
en The tiger is stalking its prey.
Bait is a substance such as food used to attract and catch fish or other wild animals.
vi Anh ấy đang móc mồi vào lưỡi câu.
en He is putting bait on the hook.
Verb
To mồi means to ignite or kindle something by using a material that has already caught fire.
vi Anh ấy dùng một que củi đang cháy để mồi bếp than.
en He used a burning stick to ignite the charcoal stove.