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侵入 — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • encroach verb to seize, appropriate
  • intrude verb To enter or interrupt somewhere without invitation or welcome.
  • intrusion noun An unwelcome entry into a place, situation, or someone's private life.
  • invasion noun A military attack in which armed forces enter another territory to conquer or control it.
  • trespass verb To enter someone's land or property without permission.

Senses

侵入 is used for these senses in English:

  • encroach (intransitive) To intrude unrightfully on someone else’s rights or territory.
  • intrusion The forcible inclusion or entry of an external group or individual; the act of intruding.
  • invasion A military action consisting of armed forces of one geopolitical entity entering territory controlled by another such entity, generally with the objective of conquering territory or altering the established government.

encroach — full definition

  1. verb to seize, appropriate
  2. verb To intrude unrightfully on someone else’s rights or territory.
  3. verb To advance gradually beyond due limits.

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