occupy
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/ˈɑːkjupaɪ/
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/ˈɒkjupaɪ/
verb
B2
to fill or use space, area, or time
The books occupy the entire shelf.
這些書佔據了整個書架。
C1
to live or work in a room, house, or building
They occupy the apartment next door.
他們住在隔壁的公寓裡。
C1
to take control of a place by force, especially with an army
Soldiers occupy the city to keep peace.
士兵們佔領這座城市以維持和平。
C1
to keep busy or fill your time with something
Children occupy themselves with toys.
孩子們用玩具自娛自樂。
C1
to have an official job or position
She will occupy the manager role next month.
她下個月將擔任經理職務。
translation
佔據, 居住, 佔領, 忙於, 擔任
詞形變化
3rd Present
occupies
Past
occupied
Perfect
occupied
Progressive
occupying