colonizing
US /ˈkɑl.ə.naɪ.zɪŋ/
UK /ˈkɒl.ə.naɪ.zɪŋ/
动词
殖民, 开拓
to send a group of settlers to a place and establish political control over it
示例:
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European powers began colonizing new territories in the 16th century.
欧洲列强在16世纪开始殖民新领土。
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The process of colonizing Mars is a long-term goal for humanity.
殖民火星是人类的长期目标。