| 单词 | encroachment |
| 释义 | encroachment (once / 2149 pages) 1n 2n An encroachment is something that intrudes and has the power to influence whatever it encounters. Some might consider text messaging to be an encroachment of impersonal technology on true, heartfelt interactions. Encroachment carries the sense of something slowly creeping into something else's space, either literally or figuratively. An encroachment can be of the physical variety, such as the encroachment of new development into a beautiful coastal area. Encroachment typically has a slightly a negative meaning, hinting at something that intrudes on something and then spoils it in some way. WORD FAMILYencroachment: encroachments+/encroach: encroached, encroacher, encroaches, encroaching, encroachment/encroacher: encroachers USAGE EXAMPLESBut again, this isn’t possible everywhere on the planet: many regions are already limited by their inability to adapt to urban encroachment. The Guardian(Dec 27, 2016) Her account will fuel already considerable fears of ISIS’ encroachment in the region. Time(Dec 14, 2016) Mr. McGahn insisted he was fighting to protect the right to free speech — including the free flow of political money — against government encroachment. New York Times(Dec 12, 2016) 1 1n any entry into an area not previously occupied Syn|Hyper intrusion, invasion entering, entrance a movement into or inward 2n entry to another's property without right or permission 2Syn|Hypo|Hyper intrusion, trespass, usurpation, violation inroad an encroachment or intrusion actus reus, misconduct, wrongdoing, wrongful conduct activity that transgresses moral or civil law n the act or state of having strong influence Syn|Hyper impact, impingement influence causing something without any direct or apparent effort |
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