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intrusive

//ɪnˈtruːsɪv//
English Definition
Intruding; unwelcome.
中文释义
侵扰的;打扰的
Example Sentence

The archaeologist found the construction crew's intrusive digging at the ancient site both damaging and unwelcome.

考古学家发现施工队对古代遗址的侵扰性挖掘既造成破坏又不受欢迎。

Synonyms
meddlesome impertinent obtrusive
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
同 intrusion → 唐突闯入的。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “intrusive”?

  1. A Showing respectful yielding.
  2. B Intruding; unwelcome.
  3. C Happening by chance; lucky.
  4. D Lacking logical connection.
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B — Intruding; unwelcome.. “intrusive” means Intruding; unwelcome..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Intruding; unwelcome.”?

  1. A fortuitous
  2. B intrusive
  3. C incoherent
  4. D deferential
Show answer

B — intrusive. “intrusive” means Intruding; unwelcome..

Common questions about “intrusive”

What does “intrusive” mean?

intrusive — Intruding; unwelcome.. In Chinese: 侵扰的;打扰的.

How do you pronounce “intrusive”?

intrusive is pronounced //ɪnˈtruːsɪv//.

How is “intrusive” used in a sentence?

The archaeologist found the construction crew's intrusive digging at the ancient site both damaging and unwelcome. (考古学家发现施工队对古代遗址的侵扰性挖掘既造成破坏又不受欢迎。)

What are synonyms for “intrusive”?

meddlesome, impertinent, obtrusive — all close in meaning to intrusive (Intruding; unwelcome.).

What is the opposite of “intrusive”?

unobtrusive, respectful — each the opposite of intrusive (Intruding; unwelcome.).

Is “intrusive” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. intrusive is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “intrusive”?

同 intrusion → 唐突闯入的。

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