invasion
US /ɪnˈveɪ.ʒən/
UK /ɪnˈveɪ.ʒən/
1.
入侵, 湧入
an instance of a large number of people or things arriving somewhere unwelcomely
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The town experienced an invasion of tourists during the festival.
節日期間，小鎮經歷了遊客的湧入。
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We need to prevent the invasion of pests in our garden.
我們需要防止害蟲入侵我們的花園。
2.
入侵, 侵略
an act or instance of invading a country or region with an armed force
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The country prepared for a possible military invasion.
該國為可能發生的軍事入侵做好了準備。
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The historical records detail the invasion and subsequent occupation.
歷史記錄詳細記載了這次入侵及隨後的佔領。