攻陷 (gōng xiàn) — to storm and capture (a city, fortress, etc.); to break through and take over (an opponent's position, market, etc.)
Definition
Military/competitive verb: 'to storm and capture' a fortified position (city, defense line, market). Distinct from 占领 ('to occupy/control'), which emphasizes holding territory rather than the breakthrough moment.
verb
to storm and capture (a city, fortress, etc.)to break through and take over (an opponent's position, market, etc.)
Examples
- ，攻陷。Jīng guò sān tiān jī zhàn, jūn duì zhōng yú gōng xiàn le zhè zuò chéng.After three days of fierce fighting, the army finally stormed and captured this city.
- ，攻陷。Zài jué sài zhōng, wǒ fāng qiú duì gōng xiàn le duì shǒu de fáng xiàn.In the final match, our team broke through and captured the opponent's defense line.
- 攻陷。Zhè jiā gōng sī yòng xīn jì shù gōng xiàn le zhěng gè shì chǎng.This company conquered the entire market with new technology.
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