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interpose

UK //ˌɪn.təˈpəʊz//US //ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈpoʊz//

词源

源自拉丁语 'interponere',由 'inter-'(在...之间)和 'ponere'(放置)组成,意为“在中间放置”。

verb

❶ 插入或介入某事,通常指在两者之间放置某物或介入谈话、争论等,以改变或影响情况。

“She interposed herself between the two arguing men to prevent a fight.”

(她介入两个争吵的男人之间,以防止打架。)

“He interposed a question during the lecture, which made everyone think.”

(他在讲座中插入了一个问题,让大家都思考起来。)

同义词:insert, intervene, interject, mediate, interfere

常见短语

interpose between — 在两者之间插入或介入,通常指物理或概念上的分隔或干预。

“The mediator interposed between the two conflicting parties to facilitate communication.”

(调解员介入两个冲突方之间,以促进沟通。)