trespasser
UK/'trespәsә/US
TOEFLC1
Definitions
n.
A person who enters another's property without permission.
擅自闯入者，非法侵入者。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedtrespassthree
+
-erstep, pace, go
=trespasser
trespass + -er (one who) = one who trespasses, i.e. enters land without permission. A transparent agent noun from trespass.
Common Collocations
- 1.trespassers will be prosecuted擅入者将被起诉
- 2.catch a trespasser抓获非法入侵者
- 3.uninvited trespasser不请自来的闯入者
Example Sentences
- 1.
A sign warned that trespassers will be prosecuted.
- 2.
The guard escorted the trespasser off the premises.