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Occupied Meaning in English

word · lemma: occupy

/ˈɑkjəˌpaɪd/
AHK-yuh-pyd
/ˈɒkjʊpˌaɪd/
OK-yuu-pyd

释义

Someone or something that is busy, being used, or already taken by someone. It can also mean a place controlled by another country or force.

用法与细微差别

'Occupied' is used for places ('The bathroom is occupied'), objects, or even territories ('an occupied city'). It is more formal than 'busy' for schedules, and indicates physical presence or control for places. 'Occupied with' means busy doing something. Don't confuse with 'preoccupied' (lost in thought).

例句

The seat is occupied.

basic

The bathroom is occupied right now.

basic

All the rooms are occupied tonight.

basic

"Sorry, this table is occupied. Would you like another one?"

natural

She’s been occupied with work all week.

natural

The city has been occupied by foreign forces for years.

natural