| 单词 | occupy |
| 释义 | occupy —occupy /ˈɒk.jʊ.paɪ/ aep /ˈɑː.kjʊ-/ verb [T] (FILL) ↑Verb Endings for occupy B2 to fill, exist in, or use a place or period of time: » The bathroom's occupied - I think John's in there.» The rest of the time was occupied with writing a report.» The house hasn't been occupied (= lived in) by anyone for a few months.» FORMAL A large picture of the battle of Waterloo occupied the space above the fireplace.Thesaurus+: ↑Filling and completingB2 to keep someone busy or interested: » On long car journeys I occupy myself with solving maths puzzles.» All the new toys kept the kids occupied for hours.Thesaurus+: ↑Making people excited and interested , ↑Inspiration and inspiring• • • Extra Examples:» The programme will occupy that half-hour slot before the nine o'clock news.» All physical objects occupy space.» Historically, issues of this kind have not occupied the foreground of political debate.» He occupies a prominent position in the rogues' gallery of the financial world.» The house occupies a commanding position at the top of the valley.verb [T] (TAKE CONTROL) ↑Verb Endings for occupy ► C1 (of an army or group of people) to move into and take control and/or possession of a place: » Troops quickly occupied the city.» Protesting students occupied the university office for two weeks.» the occupying forcesThesaurus+: ↑Attacking and invading |
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