encroachment
n ~ (on/upon sth) (fml 文)
(a) [U] action of encroaching 侵入; 侵害; 侵占
I resent the encroachment on my time. 我讨厌别人侵占我的时间.
(b) [C] thing gained by encroaching 侵占或侵害之物
encroachments made by the sea upon the land 海水对陆地的侵蚀之处.
🗣️ 情景例句
He is still unable to express himself in English.
他仍然不能用英语表达自己的意思。
Some of our customers have recently expressed interest in your woolen carpets and inquired about their quality and prices.
目前我们的一些客户对你们的纯毛地毯颇有兴趣,并询问其质量和价格。
One does not have to go outside for amusement, since the collection is housed at home.