다른 생각을 할 수 없을 정도로 누군가의 마음을 완전히 사로잡거나 몰두하게 만들다.
To dominate or engross the mind of someone to the exclusion of other thoughts.
예문:
"The upcoming trial seemed to preoccupy the lawyer to the point of exhaustion."
"Concerns about climate change preoccupy many young activists today."
"I didn't mean to ignore you; I was just preoccupied with a difficult problem at work."
다른 사람이 차지하기 전에 미리 점유하거나 소유하다.
To take possession of or occupy something before others have the opportunity to do so.
예문:
"The explorers sought to preoccupy the territory in the name of their king."
"It is difficult to preoccupy a market that is already saturated with competitors."