invade

US /ɪnˈveɪd/
UK /ɪnˈveɪd/
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1.

入侵, 侵略

to enter a country or region with armed forces with the intention of occupying or conquering it

:
The army prepared to invade the neighboring territory.
军队准备入侵邻近领土。
Historically, many empires sought to invade and control new lands.
历史上,许多帝国都试图入侵并控制新的土地。
2.

侵犯, 侵扰, 蔓延

to intrude on or spread throughout (a place or area) in a way that is unwelcome or causes damage

:
The weeds began to invade the garden.
杂草开始侵占花园。
Reporters often invade the privacy of celebrities.
记者经常侵犯名人的隐私。