occupy

US /ˈɑː.kjə.paɪ/
UK /ˈɑː.kjə.paɪ/
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1.

居住, 佔用

to reside or have one's place of business in (a building, room, or area)

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The new tenants will occupy the apartment next month.
新租戶下個月將入住這套公寓。
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The company decided to occupy the entire floor.
公司決定佔用整個樓層。
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inhabitreside inlive indwell intake up residence in
2.

佔據, 佔用

to fill or take up (space or time)

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The large sofa will occupy most of the living room.
大沙發將佔據大部分客廳空間。
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Reading books can occupy your free time.
閱讀書籍可以佔據你的空閒時間。
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filltake upcovertake over
3.

使忙碌, 吸引

to keep (someone) busy and engaged

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The children were occupied with their new toys.
孩子們被他們的新玩具吸引住了。
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His studies occupy most of his time.
他的學業佔據了他大部分時間。
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engageabsorbengrossdistractamuse
4.

佔領, 侵佔

to take control of (a place, especially a country or area) by military conquest or settlement

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The army managed to occupy the enemy territory.
軍隊成功佔領了敵方領土。
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Historically, many empires sought to occupy new lands.
歷史上，許多帝國都試圖佔領新的土地。
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conquerinvadetake overseizeannex
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occupied