infestation

• حالة يغزو فيها عدد كبير من الآفات أو الطفيليات أو الحشرات مكانًا ما أو كائنًا حيًا، وغالبًا ما يسبب ضررًا أو أذى. تشمل أيضًا انتشارًا وبائيًا مفاجئًا وكثيفًا لشيء ضار.

The condition of being overrun or invaded by a large number of pests, such as parasites or insects, often causing damage or harm.

1. Parasitic invasionB2formalscientific

   The state of being invaded or overrun by parasites, such as insects, mites, or worms.

   الإصابة بالطفيليات

   • The dog's fur showed signs of a severe flea infestation.
   • The doctor treated the patient for a parasitic infestation.
   • An infestation of bedbugs forced the hotel to close temporarily.

   المرادفاتblightinvasionpestilenceplaguescourgeswarm

2. Insect swarm on plantsB2formalscientific

   A large, harmful swarm of insects that attacks and damages plants or crops.

   غزو الحشرات

   • The locust infestation destroyed the entire wheat field.
   • Farmers are struggling to control the aphid infestation on their crops.
   • A caterpillar infestation can defoliate an entire tree in days.

   المرادفاتinvasionoutbreakplagueswarm