encroach

v. /ɪnˈkroʊtʃ/ C1

侵占；蚕食；侵犯

To gradually take away someone's rights or cover someone's land.

仙境例句

Every summer the roses encroach on the croquet ground a little more.

每年夏天，玫瑰都会再侵占一点槌球场。