to occupy
01
占据, 居住
to live in a place that is either rented or owned
Transitive: to occupy a place of residence
例子
The newlyweds decided to occupy a charming cottage by the lake for their first year of marriage.
新婚夫妇决定在他们结婚的第一年占据湖边一座迷人的小屋。
After years of traveling, he finally chose to occupy a small apartment in the heart of the city.
经过多年的旅行，他终于选择占据城市中心的一个小公寓。
02
占据
to engage in an activity or task that keeps one's time and attention
Transitive: to occupy oneself | to occupy oneself with sth | to occupy the mind
例子
She occupied herself with painting during the weekends, finding it to be a relaxing and creative outlet.
她在周末忙于绘画，发现这是一种放松和创造性的发泄方式。
To occupy his mind during the long commute, he started listening to educational podcasts and audiobooks.
为了在漫长的通勤路上占据他的注意力，他开始听教育播客和有声书。
03
占据, 充满
to take up, cover, or use the entire space or extent of something
Transitive: to occupy a space
例子
The large bookshelf occupied the entire wall, showcasing an extensive collection of novels and reference materials.
大书架占据了整个墙面，展示了大量的小说和参考资料。
The expansive garden occupied the backyard, featuring a variety of flowers, shrubs, and a vegetable patch.
广阔的花园占据了后院，里面有各种各样的花、灌木和一块菜地。
04
占领, 占据
to come to power and control in a place using military force
Transitive: to occupy a place
例子
The invading army sought to occupy the capital city, overthrowing the government and establishing military control.
入侵的军队试图占领首都，推翻政府并建立军事控制。
During the war, enemy forces managed to occupy strategic regions.
战争期间，敌军成功占领了战略地区。
05
占据, 吸引
to take up all of a person's attention, effort, or time
Transitive: to occupy one's time or thoughts
例子
The intense research project began to occupy his thoughts day and night.
这个紧张的研究项目开始日夜占据他的思绪。
As a new parent, the responsibilities of caring for a newborn began to occupy most of their waking hours.
作为新父母，照顾新生儿的责任开始占据他们大部分醒着的时间。
06
占据, 占用
(of an activity, event, task) to take up a certain amount of time
Transitive: to occupy a period of time
例子
Completing the extensive project will occupy most of our workweek.
完成这个庞大的项目将占据我们工作周的大部分时间。
The renovation of the house is expected to occupy the entire summer.
房子的翻修预计会占据整个夏天。
07
担任, 承担
to take on a particular role, position, or responsibility
Transitive: to occupy a role or position
例子
After years of hard work, she was finally able to occupy the position of CEO within the company.
经过多年的努力，她终于能够在公司内担任CEO的职位。
The seasoned professor was invited to occupy the prestigious role of the keynote speaker at the academic conference.
这位经验丰富的教授被邀请担任学术会议的主讲人这一 prestigious 角色。
词汇树
occupied
occupier
preoccupy
occupy
