| 单词 | trespassing |
| 释义 | trespassing (once / 5672 pages) adj Something that is trespassing is slowly intruding into where it doesn't belong. A trespassing stranger is breaking the law. If you've ever seen a "No trespassing" sign, you probably know it means "Keep out!" Similarly, anything described as trespassing is creeping or otherwise moving where it doesn't belong. Trespassing kids are playing in the neighbor's lawn. A trespassing dog is getting into the chicken coop. A trespassing tree might be growing where it shouldn't be and needs to be trimmed. This word always describes people, animals, and things that go where they shouldn't. Trespassing things are invasive and encroaching. WORD FAMILYtrespass: trespassed, trespasser, trespasses, trespassing+/trespasser: trespassers USAGE EXAMPLESOf the three arrests, two were for disorderly conduct and trespassing and one was a handgun case. Washington Post(Jan 02, 2017) Any suspect who steps forward would face a misdemeanor trespassing charge — a penalty equivalent to “a slap on the hand,” Ramirez said. Los Angeles Times(Jan 02, 2017) The two protesters — a man and a woman — were later arrested for trespassing, Minneapolis police spokesman Corey Schmidt said. Washington Post(Jan 01, 2017) adj gradually intrusive without right or permission trespassing hunters Syn encroaching, invasive intrusive tending to intrude (especially upon privacy) |
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