invader
/ɪnˈveɪdə/ · /ɪnˈveɪdər/
CEFR level B2Topic HistoryWord #4250 in the learning path
入侵者；侵略者
Definitions
n. a person or force entering a place without permission
入侵者；侵略者
n. an organism spreading into an area and threatening native life
入侵物种
Example
The castle walls once protected villagers from invaders.
这些城堡围墙曾保护村民免遭入侵者袭击。
Biological invaders can disrupt local ecosystems by competing with native species for food, space, and other resources.
生物入侵者会与本地物种争夺食物、空间及其他资源，从而扰乱当地生态系统。
Collocations
- foreign invaders
- repel invaders
- biological invader
Word family
- invade (v.)
- invasion (n.)
- invasive (adj.)
Synonyms
- intruder
Antonyms
- defender
Usage tip
invader指入侵者；invasion指入侵这一行为。
FAQ
- What does invader mean?
- a person or force entering a place without permission an organism spreading into an area and threatening native life
- How is invader pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈveɪdə/, US /ɪnˈveɪdər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
