invasion
US /ɪnˈveɪ.ʒən/
UK /ɪnˈveɪ.ʒən/
1.
入侵, 涌入
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.
节日期间，小镇经历了游客的涌入。
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We need to prevent the invasion of pests in our garden.
我们需要防止害虫入侵我们的花园。
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.
该国为可能发生的军事入侵做好了准备。
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The historical records detail the invasion and subsequent occupation.
历史记录详细记载了这次入侵及随后的占领。