invasion
gb/ɪnvˈeɪʒən/ us/ɪnvˈeɪʒən/
B1
Engleză
~ 7800
invázió, megszállás, özön, beáramlás, magánélet megsértése, magánszféra megsértése, infiltráció, biológiai invázió, idegenhonos fajok terjedése
SUBSTANTIV
B1
1
invázió
B2
megszállás
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
an invasion of [a country/region]
The country has been preparing for a possible invasion from its northern neighbor.
Az ország egy lehetséges, északi szomszédja felől érkező invázióra készül.
Allied forces began the invasion of the coast at dawn.
A szövetséges erők hajnalban megindították a partvidék elleni inváziót.
The surprise invasion caught the small nation completely off guard.
Many civilians fled the capital in the days before the invasion.
History books still debate whether the invasion was legally justified.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The invasion started early in the morning.
Az invázió kora reggel kezdődött.
People left the city because they were afraid of an invasion.
Az emberek elhagyták a várost, mert féltek egy inváziótól.
The general planned an invasion of the island.
After the invasion, the army controlled the whole region.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes say *"invasion to"* instead of *"invasion of"* when naming the place attacked. Say: *"the invasion of the country"*, not *"the invasion to the country"*.
Sens
military attack entering a place
Colocații
military invasion
|foreign invasion
|full-scale invasion
|launch an invasion
|threat of invasion
|enemy invasion
Sinonime
attack (More general; does not always involve entering and taking control of land.)
|
incursion (Suggests a brief or limited invasion, often on a smaller scale.)
Antonime
withdrawal (Refers to taking armed forces out of an area, the opposite of sending them in.)
Teme
war
|politics
|history
|law
Definiție
When an army goes into another country or area to try to control it.
A military attack in which armed forces enter another country or area in order to take control of it.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
2
Tipar de utilizare:
an invasion of [people/animals/things]
Every summer the small town braces for an invasion of tourists.
Minden nyáron a kisváros felkészül a turisták özönére.
After the heavy rain, there was an invasion of mosquitoes in the neighborhood.
A nagy eső után szúnyogözön volt a környéken.
The pop star’s arrival led to an invasion of screaming fans at the airport.
Residents complained about the invasion of TV crews on their street.
The festival brought a welcome invasion of visitors to the usually quiet village.
Exemple pentru cursanți
In summer, there is an invasion of tourists in this city.
Nyáron turisták özöne érkezik ebbe a városba.
We had an invasion of ants in our kitchen.
Hangyainvázió volt a konyhánkban.
The singer’s show caused an invasion of fans at the station.
The quiet town did not like the invasion of big shops.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse this sense with the military sense and think it is always about war. In everyday speech, *invasion* is often used in a lighter or humorous way for large numbers of people or insects, as in *"an invasion of tourists"*.
Sens
large unwelcome arrival of many
Colocații
tourist invasion
|media invasion
|an invasion of insects
|an invasion of fans
|an invasion of tourists
|invasion of personal space
Sinonime
flood (Often used metaphorically for a sudden large number, but sounds more neutral and less hostile than "invasion".)
|
swarm (Suggests a moving mass of small creatures or people, often chaotic or annoying.)
Antonime
departure (Focuses on people or things leaving a place, the opposite of arriving in large numbers.)
Teme
daily life
|society
|environment
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definiție
When many people, animals, or things come into a place and make problems or big changes there.
A situation in which large numbers of people, animals, or things arrive in a place, often causing discomfort, crowding, or change.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
3
Tipar de utilizare:
an invasion of [someone]’s privacy
Publishing those photos without her consent was a clear invasion of privacy.
A fotók a beleegyezése nélküli közzététele a magánélet egyértelmű megsértése volt.
He felt that constant phone tracking by his employer was an invasion of his privacy.
Úgy érezte, hogy a munkaadója általi állandó telefonkövetés a magánéletébe való indokolatlan beavatkozás.
Neighbors complained that the security cameras were an invasion of their privacy.
Asking such personal questions can be an invasion of someone’s privacy.
The law aims to protect citizens from invasion of privacy by companies.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The camera in the bathroom was a big invasion of privacy.
A fürdőszobában elhelyezett kamera a magánélet súlyos megsértése volt.
She said the questions were an invasion of her privacy.
Azt mondta, hogy a kérdések a magánélete megsértését jelentették.
Many people think that reading someone’s messages is an invasion of privacy.
He does not like the invasion of privacy from social media apps.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes omit the preposition *"of"* and say *"invasion privacy"*. The correct phrase is *"invasion of privacy"*. They may also use *"invasion"* alone where *"intrusion"* or *"interference"* sounds more natural; in legal and everyday English, the fixed phrase *"invasion of privacy"* is especially common.
Sens
unwanted intrusion into privacy or rights
Colocații
invasion of privacy
|serious invasion of privacy
|gross invasion of privacy
|an invasion of civil liberties
|an invasion of personal space
|a shocking invasion of privacy
Sinonime
intrusion (Stresses entering someone’s private area or life; slightly more formal and general than "invasion".)
|
violation (Focuses on breaking rules or rights, often used in legal or serious contexts.)
Antonime
respect for privacy (Describes carefully not entering someone’s private life or space, the opposite attitude of invasion.)
Teme
law
|society
|relationships
|media
Definiție
When someone looks into or controls your private life or personal space in a way that is not right or not welcome.
An unwanted and unjustified interference with someone’s privacy, personal space, or personal rights.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
TECHNICAL
4
invázió
C1
infiltráció
C1
Tipar de utilizare:
the invasion of [a tissue/organ] by [cells]
The biopsy showed early invasion of surrounding tissue by the tumor.
A biopszia a daganat korai, a környező szövetekbe történő invázióját mutatta.
Vascular invasion is associated with a higher risk of metastasis.
A vaszkuláris invázió magasabb metasztáziskockázattal társul.
The pathologist’s report noted no evidence of lymphatic invasion.
Local invasion of the muscle layer was visible on the scan.
The treatment aims to prevent further invasion of healthy organs.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The doctor said there was invasion of the tissue by cancer cells.
Az orvos szerint a rákos sejtek inváziója látható a szövetben.
They are studying how to stop cancer invasion in the body.
Azt vizsgálják, hogyan lehet megállítani a rákos inváziót a szervezetben.
Early treatment can help prevent invasion of other organs.
The report shows no invasion of nearby tissue yet.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may wrongly apply the everyday military meaning in medical texts. In medical contexts, *invasion* almost always refers to cells or disease spreading into nearby tissues, not armies or people.
Sens
spread of cancer into tissue
Colocații
tumor invasion
|cancer cell invasion
|local invasion
|deep tissue invasion
|vascular invasion
|invasion of surrounding tissue
Sinonime
penetration (A more general technical term for going into something; in medicine, may be used for cells or substances entering tissue.)
Antonime
containment (Describes keeping disease cells from spreading beyond their original site, the opposite of invasion.)
Teme
health
|science
Definiție
When cancer or other bad cells go into and grow inside nearby healthy body tissue.
The process by which disease cells, especially cancer cells, penetrate and spread into the surrounding healthy tissue.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
TECHNICAL
5
Tipar de utilizare:
the invasion of [an ecosystem/area] by [a species]
The invasion of the lake by non-native fish has disrupted the food chain.
Az idegenhonos halak tóba való betelepülése felborította a táplálékláncot.
Researchers are monitoring the invasion of coastal wetlands by mangroves.
A kutatók a mangrovék part menti vizes élőhelyekre való terjeszkedését, vagyis biológiai invázióját monitorozzák.
Global trade has accelerated the invasion of alien species worldwide.
The report highlights the economic costs of biological invasion in agriculture.
Early detection is critical to stop the invasion of invasive plants.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The invasion of new plants is a big problem for the forest.
Az idegenhonos növények terjedése nagy probléma az erdőben.
Scientists study the invasion of non-native fish in the river.
A tudósok az idegenhonos halak folyóbeli terjedését vizsgálják.
The country makes rules to stop the invasion of foreign insects.
This invasion of new species hurts local animals and plants.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may think *invasion* in environmental articles always means war. In ecology, it usually means non-native species entering and spreading in a new environment, often with negative effects.
Sens
spread of non-native species
Colocații
biological invasion
|invasion of non-native species
|invasion by invasive plants
|invasion of freshwater ecosystems
|invasion by alien species
Sinonime
colonization (In ecology, can describe a species establishing in a new area, but does not always suggest harm the way "invasion" often does.)
Antonime
eradication (Refers to completely removing a harmful species from an area, counteracting invasion.)
Teme
environment
|science
|nature
Definiție
When plants, animals, or other living things from another place enter a new area, grow there, and often cause damage to the local nature.
The process by which non-native species spread into and establish themselves within an ecosystem where they were previously absent, often causing ecological harm.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
invasion
IPA
GB/ɪnvˈeɪʒən/
US/ɪnvˈeɪʒən/
Silabe și accent
in - va - sion (3 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (va)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: invasion
- Plural: invasion, invasions
Familie de cuvinte
Expresii
invasion of privacy
1/ɪnvˈeɪʒən əv pɹˈaɪvəsi/
fixed phrase
unwelcome intrusion into private life
When someone looks into or uses your private life, personal information, or personal space without your permission and in a wrong way.
Exemple
- Publishing those photos without consent was an invasion of privacy.
- Many people see constant online tracking as an invasion of privacy.
- She sued the magazine for invasion of privacy.
- Publishing the emails without consent was a serious invasion of privacy.
- Hidden cameras in the hotel rooms would be a clear invasion of privacy.