to preoccupy
01
心を奪う, 悩ませる
to engage someone's mind or attention fully, especially with worries or concerns
Transitive: to preoccupy sb
例
She has been preoccupied with worries about her children's health and safety.
彼女は子供たちの健康と安全についての心配事で気が紛れていた。
02
他人より先に占める, 先手を打つ
to take control or fill up a space before anyone else can
Transitive: to preoccupy a space
例
She preoccupied the front seat of the car, leaving no room for others.
彼女は車の前部座席を占有し、他の人のためのスペースを残さなかった。
