encroach

encroach [inˈkrəutʃ] vi.

1. ■ 侵犯, 侵略, 蚕食, 侵入(on; upon)

encroach on [upon] the territory of a neighbouring country 侵略邻国的领土

encroach on [upon] our country's sovereignty 侵犯我国的主权

encroach upon sb.'s time [property] 占用某人的时间[财产]

encroach upon the interests of sb. for one's own good 损人利己

The sea is encroaching upon the land. 海水浸蚀着陆地。