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Occupy Meaning in English

word

/ˈɑkjəˌpaɪ/
AH-kyuh-py
/ˈɒkjʊpˌaɪ/
O-kyuu-py

释义

To be in or fill a space; to take control of a place; or to keep someone busy or engaged.

用法与细微差别

'Occupy' can be formal or neutral. Common meanings: to live in or use a place ('occupy a seat'), to control a territory ('occupy a country'), or to keep someone busy ('occupy your mind'). Don't confuse with 'occur' or 'own.'

例句

Someone already occupies this seat.

basic

The army occupied the city for six months.

basic

Children often occupy themselves with games.

basic

What thoughts occupy your mind before you go to sleep?

natural

The building can occupy up to 500 people at once.

natural

He tried to occupy his time by learning the guitar.

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