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单词 infringe
释义 in·fringe
\ə̇nˈfrinj\ verb
(-ed/ing/-s)
Etymology: Latin infringere to break, break off, weaken, destroy, from in- in- (II) + -fringere (from frangere to break) — more at break
transitive verb
1. obsolete
 a. : to break down : destroy
 b. : defeat, frustrate
 c. : confute, refute
 d. : impair, weaken
2. : to commit a breach of
 < infringe the peace >
: neglect to fulfill or obey : violate, transgress
 < infringe a treaty >
 < infringe an edict >
 < infringe a contract >
 < infringe a patent >
 < infringe a copyright >
 < both these limits of gradient and curve must be infringed to reach the plateau — James Bird >
 < the statute … would infringe fundamental principles — O.W.Holmes †1935 >
intransitive verb
: encroach, trespass — used with on or upon
 < where the siesta is no catnap and a ten-o'clock dinner practically infringes on tea time — Claudia Cassidy >
Synonyms: see trespass
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