invasion

invasion — noun

1. a military operation in which one nation dispatches troops across a border to ta

1.名詞B2
釋義

a military operation in which one nation dispatches troops across a border to take over another country

例句

The invasion of Normandy remains one of the largest military operations in history.

collocation: invasion of [place/event]

Eli's grandfather died during the invasion, leaving the family without a home.

同義詞
  • attack

    broader term; an attack can be a single strike and does not necessarily aim to occupy territory

  • incursion

    a brief, usually exploratory entry into enemy territory without long-term occupation

  • occupation

    the prolonged control of territory after an invasion has succeeded

  • raid

    a swift, surprise attack with a specific goal, after which forces usually withdraw

反義詞
  • withdrawal

    the removal of troops from previously invaded territory

  • retreat

    a forced move away from enemy territory, often after a failed invasion

文法句型

invasion of [place/country]

the invasion + verb

用法筆記

Often used with of to specify the target country or region when the invading force is already clear from context. Frequently appears in historical, political, and news reporting contexts.

常見錯誤

❌Germany's invasion to Poland shocked the world.
✅Germany's invasion of Poland shocked the world.
💡The target of an invasion is introduced by of, not to.
❌The army launched an invasion at the city at midnight.
✅The army launched an invasion of the city at midnight.
💡The place being invaded is linked by of, not at.

2. a situation in which a great many people or things arrive at a location, causing

2.名詞B2
釋義

a situation in which a great many people or things arrive at a location, causing disruption or annoyance

例句

The annual invasion of tourists turns the small village into a crowded marketplace.

collocation: invasion of tourists

Sahil complained about the invasion of insects that appeared after the heavy rains.

同義詞
  • influx

    a neutral term for a large arrival; lacks the negative tone of invasion

  • flood

    implies a sudden, overwhelming quantity, often of things rather than people

  • swarm

    suggests many small or moving things (insects, people) arriving together

反義詞
  • exodus

    a mass departure of people from a place

文法句型

invasion of [people/things]

the + [time/year] + invasion of [place]

用法筆記

Commonly followed by of + a plural noun identifying the unwanted arrivals. Often refers to recurring seasonal events (tourists, insects) or sudden, overwhelming quantities (emails, reporters).

常見錯誤

❌The invasion from tourists is ruining the beach.
✅The invasion of tourists is ruining the beach.
💡Use of (or occasionally by) to link the unwanted arrivals, not from.
❌A invasion of flies came through the window.
✅An invasion of flies came through the window.
💡Invasion begins with a vowel sound, so the indefinite article must be an.

3. an action that interferes with a person's private life or personal space in an u

3.名詞B2
釋義

an action that interferes with a person's private life or personal space in an unwelcome and intrusive manner

例句

Reading someone's private diary without permission is an invasion of their privacy.

fixed phrase: invasion of privacy

Tyler considered the unexpected visit from his boss an invasion of his personal time.

同義詞
  • intrusion

    gentler than invasion; suggests unwelcome entry without the same intensity

  • encroachment

    implies a gradual, creeping invasion of rights or space over time

  • violation

    stronger than invasion; suggests a breach of a rule, law, or moral boundary

反義詞
  • respect

    showing regard for someone's privacy or personal space

  • protection

    the act of keeping someone's private life safe from interference

文法句型

an invasion of [privacy / personal space / personal life]

用法筆記

Almost always appears in the fixed pattern an invasion of followed by an abstract noun denoting a personal right or boundary (privacy, personal space, private life). Less commonly, the adjective gross or clear can precede invasion for emphasis.

常見錯誤

❌The company's policy invades the workers privacy.
✅The company's policy is an invasion of the workers' privacy.
💡In this sense, invasion is a noun that requires the verb be + an invasion of; do not treat invade as a transitive verb here.
❌I felt like an invasion when she asked about my salary.
✅I felt her question was an invasion of my privacy.
💡The sense requires a noun phrase (an invasion of [something]), not a standalone noun describing a feeling.