Occupying Meaning in English
word · lemma: occupy
释义
Doing the action of being in or filling a space; can also mean taking control, especially of land or buildings.
用法与细微差别
"Occupying" is a present participle; often used in progressive tenses ("is occupying"), and can refer to people, armies, or objects. In a political/military context, it implies forceful control. Don't confuse with "busy" (about being engaged in an activity). Common phrases: "occupying a seat," "occupying a building."
例句
The students are occupying the classroom.
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The army is occupying the town.
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She is occupying the only seat in the room.
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People have been occupying the park for days to protest the new law.
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Sorry for occupying your time with all these questions.
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The boxes are occupying most of the floor space in the office.
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