invade

invade — 動詞

1. to use military action to enter and gain power over another country or region

1.動詞及物 / 不及物B2
釋義

入侵；侵略

以武力進入他國領土

to use military action to enter and gain power over another country or region

例句

In 1939, German forces invaded Poland, starting the war in Europe.

1939年，德軍入侵波蘭，引發了歐洲戰事。

invade + country name; historical context

The army invaded the neighbouring kingdom and seized the capital within days.

軍隊入侵了鄰國，並在數天內攻佔了首都。

invade + object (region); followed by consequence clause

同義詞
  • occupy

    suggests staying and controlling after entering, not just the act of entering

  • attack

    broader — can be a small-scale raid; does not imply taking control

  • storm

    suggests a sudden, violent assault on a specific position

反義詞

文法句型

invade + noun phrase (country/territory)

invade without object when location is clear from context

用法筆記

Subject is usually a nation, army, or military force. Frequently used in historical and political contexts. Can be used without a direct object when the target location is understood from context.

常見錯誤

❌The tourists invaded the country last summer.
✅The tourists visited / flocked to the country last summer.
💡'Invade' in this sense is specific to military action, not general travel.

2. to go into a place in great numbers, often causing harm or disruption and usuall

2.動詞及物 / 不及物C1
釋義

大量湧入

大批進入某處造成困擾

to go into a place in great numbers, often causing harm or disruption and usually without being welcome

例句

Every August, tourists invade the small coastal town, filling every hotel and restaurant.

每年八月，遊客大量湧入這個沿海小鎮，住滿了每一間旅館和餐廳。

invade + place; seasonal pattern

Ants invaded the kitchen through a crack near the window and covered the counter.

螞蟻從窗邊的一道裂縫大量湧入廚房，爬滿了整個流理台。

invade + location; concrete animal subject

同義詞
  • overrun

    suggests overwhelming and taking over completely, often with damage

  • flood

    less aggressive than 'invade'; can be neutral or positive

  • swarm

    suggests chaotic, moving crowds, especially insects or people

反義詞
  • clear out of

    implies leaving a place, opposite of entering in numbers

文法句型

invade + noun phrase (place/space)

invade without object when subject type makes meaning clear

用法筆記

Subject is typically a large group — people, animals, insects, or plants. Almost always carries a negative connotation of being unwanted or harmful. Can be used figuratively (e.g. 'fans invaded the pitch').

常見錯誤

❌Mosquitoes invaded my bedroom last night.' (too dramatic for everyday speech)
✅A mosquito got into my bedroom last night.
💡Reserve 'invade' for genuinely large numbers; use simpler verbs for isolated incidents.

3. to enter a market, industry, or area of activity with great force and a strong i

3.動詞及物C1
釋義

大舉進軍

強勢進入某個行業或領域

to enter a market, industry, or area of activity with great force and a strong impact, often disrupting existing players

例句

A Chinese tech company has invaded the European smartphone market with low-cost devices.

一家中國科技公司以低價裝置大舉進軍歐洲智慧型手機市場。

invade + market; business context

The streaming service invaded the television industry and changed how people watch shows.

這家串流服務大舉進軍電視產業，改變了人們觀看節目的方式。

invade + industry; followed by result

同義詞
  • enter

    neutral; no implication of force or disruption

  • penetrate

    formal, often used in marketing; suggests breaking into a closed market

  • disrupt

    focuses on the effect of changing existing patterns, not the act of entering

反義詞
  • withdraw from

    implies leaving a market or field of activity

  • exit

    neutral term for leaving a market

文法句型

invade + noun phrase (market/industry/field)

用法筆記

Common in business journalism and marketing contexts. Object is typically a market, sector, industry, or field. Carries a sense of aggressive or disruptive entry, not just participation.

常見錯誤

❌Our small bakery invaded the local market.
✅Our small bakery entered the local market.
💡'Invade' implies large-scale, forceful entry; use 'enter' or 'join' for modest operations.

4. to disturb or spoil a situation, experience, or quality for someone by entering

4.動詞及物C2
釋義

干擾；破壞

不顧他人感受打擾其生活

to disturb or spoil a situation, experience, or quality for someone by entering it without consideration for their feelings

例句

His rude comments invaded the warm atmosphere of the dinner party and made everyone uncomfortable.

他粗魯的評論破壞了晚宴的溫馨氣氛，讓每個人都不舒服。

invade + abstract atmosphere; cause-effect structure

The constant noise from the construction site invaded our peaceful afternoon at home.

工地傳來的持續噪音打擾了我們在家裡的寧靜午後。

invade + quality/state; passive-like structure

同義詞
  • intrude on

    slightly less strong; focuses on entering without invitation

  • encroach on

    formal, suggests gradual intrusion

  • trespass on

    suggests crossing a personal boundary, often with moral overtones

反義詞
  • respect

    the opposite of intruding upon someone's space or feelings

  • protect

    the action of keeping something safe from disturbance

文法句型

invade + noun phrase (abstract concept: privacy, peace, space, confidence)

用法筆記

Object must be an abstract noun (privacy, peace, space, atmosphere, confidence, mind) or a gerund phrase describing an experience. Unlike other senses, subject is often a non-physical force (noise, thoughts, comments).

常見錯誤

❌His questions invaded me.
✅His questions invaded my privacy.
💡Sense 4 does not take a person as direct object; the object must be the thing that is spoiled or intruded upon.