| 单词 | encroach |
| 释义 | encroach (ɪnkroʊtʃ ) Word forms: encroaches , encroaching , encroached 1. verb If one thing encroaches on another, the first thing spreads or becomes stronger, and slowly begins to restrict the power, range, or effectiveness of the second thing. [formal, disapproval] I knew that unless work encroached upon my family time, no work could get done. [VERB on/upon noun] The new institutions do not encroach on political power. [VERB + on/upon] The movie industry had chosen to ignore the encroaching competition of television. [VERB-ing] 2. verb If something encroaches on a place, it spreads and takes over more and more of that place. [formal] The rhododendrons encroached ever more on the twisting drive. [VERB + on] I turned into the dirt road and followed it through encroaching trees and bushes. [VERB-ing] Translations: Chinese: 逐步侵犯 Japanese: 侵害する他人の権利などを |
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