intrusive

UK/in'tru:siv/US

Definitions

adj.

Coming into a place or situation in an unwelcome way; tending to intrude on privacy or attention

侵扰的，打扰的，令人不快地侵入的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

in-not, opposite of

trusthrust, push, shove

-ivetending to, having the nature of

=intrusive

in- (in) + trus (push) + -ive (tending to) = "tending to push in." Describes anything that forces itself in where it isn't welcome: an intrusive question, intrusive advertising, or intrusive thoughts that shove their way into your mind.

Root trud still carries 10 more words

Common Collocations

1.intrusive thoughts侵入性想法
2.intrusive question冒犯性的问题
3.intrusive advertising扰人的广告
4.highly intrusive极具侵扰性的

Example Sentences

1.
She found the personal questions far too intrusive.
2.
The app collects data in a way that feels intrusive.
3.
He struggles with intrusive thoughts that he can't switch off.

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