| 释义 |
in·va·sion
\ə̇nˈvāzhən\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English (Scots) invasioune, from Middle French invasion, from Late Latin invasion-, invasio, from Latin invasus (past participle of invadere to invade) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at invade
1.
a. : a hostile entrance or armed attack on the property or territory of another for conquest or plunder
< the invasion of So. Korea resulted in the first police action by United Nations forces >
b. obsolete : an attack on a person : assault
2. : an inroad of any kind: as
a. : an entry into or establishment in an area not previously occupied
< invasion of agricultural Lowland Britain by … industries from the Highland Margin — L.D.Stamp >
< an invasion of catbrier >
< invasion of sediments by granite — W.H.Bucher >
b. : the introduction or spread of something hurtful or pernicious
< invasion of locusts >
specifically : the period during which a pathogen multiplies in and is distributed through the body of a host prior to the development of clinically evident disease
< vaccine helps to defeat a virus invasion by promoting the production of antibodies in the bloodstream >
c. : a penetration or occupation by an outside force or agency
< tourists … making their annual invasion of France — James Pope-Hennessy >
< insidious invasions of experience into the heart — Mark Schorer >
< knew I would not disapprove of this invasion of my place by my young cousin — R.H.Davis >
specifically : the penetration and gradual occupation of an area by a population group of different socioeconomic status or racial or cultural origin than its original inhabitants — compare succession
d. : visit, tour
< guest invasions by famed choreographers — Time >
< the enterprising candidate made a two-day invasion of nearby tank towns >
3. : encroachment, intrusion; specifically : an encroachment upon a right protected by law affording grounds for an action for damages or some other remedy |