infest
/ɪnˈfest/
CEFR level C1Topic NatureWord #6452 in the learning path
大量侵扰；成群寄生于
Definitions
v. To live in a place in large, harmful or unwanted groups.
大量侵扰；成群寄生于
Example
Tiny insects have infested the flour in our cupboard.
我们橱柜里的面粉生了许多小虫。
Rats can infest poorly maintained housing, creating serious health risks for residents in densely populated areas.
老鼠可能在维护不善的住房中大量出没，给人口密集地区的居民带来严重健康风险。
Collocations
- be infested with rats
- infest crops
- insect-infested buildings
Word family
- infestation (n.)
- infested (adj.)
Synonyms
- overrun
Usage tip
常用be infested with，主语是受虫鼠侵扰处。
FAQ
- What does infest mean?
- To live in a place in large, harmful or unwanted groups.
- How is infest pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈfest/, US /ɪnˈfest/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
