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infest

/ɪnˈfɛst/

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to be present in large numbers and cause trouble or damage

大量滋生；侵扰

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Tiny insects began to infest the stored grain.
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小虫开始在储存的谷物里大量滋生。
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Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfɛst/

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