encroach upon
[in'krəutʃ ə'pɔn]
v. 侵占, 侵犯
例句与用法:
I apologize for encroaching upon your valuable time, but I should appreciate you advice in an important matter.
我很抱歉占用您宝贵的时间,但有一件重要事情我希望能得到您的建议。
I'm sorry to encroach upon your time, but I really need your help.
抱歉,要来占用你的时间,可是我确实需要你的帮助。
词形变化:
名词: encroacher | 动词过去式: encroached | 动词过去分词: encroached | 动词现在分词: encroaching | 动词第三人称单数: encroaches |
详细释义:
1. 侵占; 侵犯
The new law doesn't encroach upon the rights of the citizen.
新的法律没有侵犯公民的权益。
2. 超出正常界限; 侵蚀
The sea is encroaching upon the land.
海水侵蚀了土地。