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occupant

UK/'ɒkjʊp(ə)nt/US/'ɒkjupәnt/
TOEFLC2

Definitions

n.

A person who lives in, uses, or holds a place or position

居住者,占用者

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
occup-against, toward
+
-anttake, seize, hold
=occupant

occupy + -ant (one who) = one who occupies a space. The current occupant of a house or an office. See occupy.

Root cap still carries 163 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.current occupant现任占用者
  • 2.sole occupant唯一住户

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The previous occupant left the apartment spotless.

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