invade

verb

UK/ɪnˈveɪd/
US/ɪnˈveɪd/

Definitions of invade verb

  1. B2Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)

    To enter a country by force with a large military force with the intention of taking control.

    入侵;侵略

    • The enemy forces are massing near the border, it appears an invasion is imminent within days.

      敵軍在邊境附近集結,看來幾天內即將發動入侵。

    • This country has been invaded several times in its history.

      這個國家歷史上曾多次被入侵。

    • Their plan involved invading from both the north and the south simultaneously.

      他們的計劃涉及同時從北部和南部發動入侵。

  2. C1Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)

    To enter a place in large numbers, often unwanted, with the intent to take possession or cause damage.

    (通常為奪取或破壞)大量湧入某地,不受歡迎地進入。

    • Protesters invaded the square, forcing police to intervene.

      抗議者湧入廣場,迫使警方介入。

    • As the floodwaters rose, they invaded the entire town.

      隨著洪水上漲,它們侵入了整個城鎮。

    • Large crowds of tourists invade the small town during the summer.

      夏季期間,大量遊客湧入這個小鎮。

  3. Transitive(及物動詞)

    To enter an area of activity with force and a noticeable presence.

    以強勢姿態進入某個活動領域。

    • The new company is poised to invade the tech market with its innovative products.

      新公司準備以其創新產品強勢進軍科技市場。

    • She plans to invade the design world with her unique fashion style.

      她計劃以獨特的時尚風格強勢進軍設計界。

    • The new coffee chain is preparing to invade the local market.

      新的咖啡連鎖店正準備強勢進軍當地市場。

  4. C2Transitive(及物動詞)

    To disrupt or intrude upon a situation or another person's feelings or privacy without regard.

    侵犯,侵擾(他人感受或隱私)。

    • The media's excessive attention invaded their private lives.

      媒體的過度關注侵犯了他們的私生活。

    • Don't let negative thoughts invade your mind.

      不要讓負面想法侵擾你的思緒。

    • She felt her space was invaded when her colleague used her desk without asking.

      當她的同事未經允許使用她的辦公桌時,她感到自己的空間被侵犯了。