encroaching

• 逐渐推进或侵入某事物，通常以不受欢迎或有害的方式。

Gradually advancing or intruding upon something else, often in a way that is unwelcome or harmful.

1. Gradually intrusiveC1formal

   Slowly advancing beyond usual or acceptable limits, often without permission or right.

   侵入的

   • The encroaching development is threatening the local wildlife habitat.
   • She felt an encroaching sense of dread as the deadline approached.
   • The encroaching shadows of evening covered the garden.

   同义词creepingimpingingintrudingintrusiveinvasivetrespassing

   反义词containedrespectfulrestrained

• 动词，指逐渐侵入他人的领土、权利或个人空间，通常是不受欢迎或有害的。

A verb used to indicate the act of gradually intruding on someone's territory, rights, or personal space, often in a way that is unwelcome or harmful.

1. Intrude graduallyC1formal

   To gradually intrude on someone's rights, property, or personal space.

   侵犯

   • The new building encroaches on our property line.
   • His constant questions encroached on her privacy.
   • The government's policies encroach upon individual freedoms.

   同义词impingeinfringeintrudeinvadeoversteptrespass

   反义词respectretreatwithdraw

2. Advance beyond limitsC1formal

   To gradually advance beyond usual or acceptable limits.

   侵占

   • The desert is encroaching on the farmland.
   • The forest encroaches on the village boundaries.
   • Urban development is encroaching on natural habitats.

   同义词impingeinfringeintrudeinvadeoversteptrespass

   反义词recederetreatwithdraw

短语动词变体encroach upon