Humans encroaching on the global environment has become an ecological crisis.

人类对全球环境的逐步侵占俨然成为一种生态危机。

A hoot owl's mournful cry floated out of the encroaching darkness and Fannie tightened her grip on her mother's hand.

一声猫头鹰的哀鸣从漫涌而来的黑暗中浮出，范妮抓紧了妈妈的手。

The sea is encroaching upon the land.

海水侵蚀着陆地。

But the desert is encroaching on this metropolis.

但是，沙漠正侵蚀着这个大都市。

But modernity, fast encroaching, is changing its ancient ways.

但现代化步步逼近，改变了它古老的模样。

I am not encroaching on your freedom, but you should also consider my feelings.

我不是侵犯你的自由，但你也该考虑一下我的感受。