"annexation" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 吞并
• 合并（领土）

Definition

吞并是指通过武力或协议取得某地区的控制权，并将其并入到另一个国家或政体中。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Annexation” 多用于正式、政治、法律或历史语境，常表示土地的强制或法律吞并。不要与“合并”用在公司合并或“附件”（文件）混淆。常见于新闻和历史书籍。

Examples

The annexation of new territory changed the map of the country.

新领土的**吞并**改变了该国的版图。

The people voted against the annexation by their neighboring country.

人们投票反对邻国的**吞并**。

The city celebrated its annexation into the state.

这座城市庆祝其加入州的**合并**。

International leaders condemned the sudden annexation as illegal.

国际领导人谴责了这种突然的**吞并**，认为它是非法的。

Debates about the annexation of the region have lasted for years.

关于该地区**吞并**的争论持续了多年。

The controversial annexation became front page news around the world.

有争议的**吞并**成了全球头条新闻。