Definition
入侵 means 'to invade' and is used for physical territory, computer systems, or biological environments (e.g., invasive species). It focuses on the act of entering uninvited, while 侵略 emphasizes a large-scale military invasion by armed force, and 侵犯 is broader, covering violations of rights or personal assault.
verb
to invadeto intrude (into a territory, system, or environment)
Examples
- 入侵。Díjūn zài língchén rù qīn le biānjìng chéngzhèn.The enemy troops invaded the border town at dawn.
- 入侵。Zhège ruǎnjiàn néng fángzhǐ hēikè rù qīn nǐ de diànnǎo.This software can prevent hackers from invading your computer.
- 入侵。Wàilái zhíwù zhèngzài rù qīn běndì sēnlín.Non-native plants are invading the local forest.
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