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Infests Meaning in English

word · lemma: infest

ˌɪnˈfɛsts
in-FESTS
ɪnfˈɛsts
in-FESTS

释义

To be present in large numbers and cause damage or problems, especially describing insects or animals taking over a place.

用法与细微差别

Used mostly for pests, insects, or animals in negative contexts ('rats infest', 'termites infest'). Not used for people or positive things. Commonly appears in passive form: 'The house is infested with...'.

例句

Bugs infest the old wooden house.

basic

Mice infest the basement every winter.

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Weeds infest the garden after rain.

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The kitchen was so dirty that cockroaches infested it.

natural

Termites can quickly infest wooden furniture if left untreated.

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Vacation renters complained that bedbugs infested the room.

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