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interrupted

UK /ɪntəˈrʌptɪd/US /ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪd/

词源

源自拉丁语 'interruptus',由 'inter-'(在...之间)和 'rumpere'(打破)组成,字面意思是'打破连续性'。

adjective

❶ 指被打断或中断的状态,描述原本连续进行的事情因外界干扰而暂停或中止的情况。

“The movie was interrupted by a sudden power outage.”

(电影因突然停电而中断。)

“She gave an interrupted speech due to constant questions.”

(由于不断被提问,她的演讲断断续续。)

同义词:broken, disrupted, halted, suspended, cut off

verb

❶ 打断某人或某事,使其暂时或永久停止正在进行的行为或过程。

“He interrupted the meeting to announce the news.”

(他打断会议宣布了这个消息。)

“Please don't interrupt me while I'm working.”

(请别在我工作时打断我。)

同义词:disturb, intrude, break in, cut in, interfere

常见短语

interrupted sleep — 指睡眠被多次打断的状态,通常导致睡眠质量下降和白天疲倦。

“New parents often experience interrupted sleep due to their baby's needs.”

(新生儿父母常因宝宝的需求而睡眠断断续续。)