infestation
noun [ C or U ] uk/ˌɪn.fesˈteɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌɪn.fesˈteɪ.ʃən/
侵扰，大批出没
a large number of animals and insects that carry disease, that are present where they are not wanted
a flea infestation 一群跳蚤侵扰
an infestation of cockroaches/head lice 一群蟑螂/头虱侵扰
See: infest
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- This disease is caused by infestations of mites in the skin.
- Having children's hair cut extremely short may aid in the detection of lice but will not prevent infestation.
- Millions of trees in the West have died from insect infestations.