squatter

• 形容人或物体矮而粗壮，或指蹲下、蹲伏贴近地面的动作。

Describes a person or thing that is short and thick, or describes the action of crouching low to the ground.

1. Short and thick in buildB2formal

   Describes a person or animal that is short, thick, and heavily built, often with short legs and strong muscles.

   矮胖结实

   • The bulldog is a squat, muscular breed.
   • He had a squat, powerful frame from years of weightlifting.
   • The statue depicted a squat, sturdy warrior.

   同义词chunkydumpystockystubbystumpythickset

   反义词ganglylankyleanrangyslendertall

2. Low to the groundB2formal

   Describes an object or structure that is built low and wide, with a low center of gravity.

   低矮敦实

   • The house was a squat, single-story building.
   • They drove a squat, rugged vehicle designed for off-road use.
   • The old barn had a squat, stable appearance.

   同义词chunkydumpylowshortsquattystockystubbystumpythickset

   反义词highloftytalltowering

• 名词，指未经合法权利或产权而占据土地或建筑的人，也指合法占用公有土地并意图取得所有权的人。

A noun referring to a person who settles on land or in a building without legal right or title, or who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title.

1. Lawful settler on government landB2formal

   A person who settles on government land with the legal intention of acquiring ownership of it.

   合法占地者

   • The early squatters claimed large areas of land in the west.
   • Many squatters filed for ownership after meeting the requirements.
   • The government recognized the rights of the squatters.

   同义词homesteaderpioneersettler

2. Unlawful occupantB1formal

   A person who occupies a property or land without legal right or title.

   非法占住者

   • The police evicted the squatters from the abandoned building.
   • Squatters often face legal challenges from property owners.
   • The city council is dealing with a growing number of squatters.

   同义词encroachergatecrasherinterloperintrudertrespasser

   反义词landlordlesseeownertenant