interpose
US /ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈpoʊz/
UK /ˌɪn.təˈpəʊz/
動詞
1.
插入, 置於…之間, 干預
to place or insert between one thing and another
範例:
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He decided to interpose a barrier between the two warring factions.
他決定在兩個交戰派系之間設置一道屏障。
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The judge had to interpose to maintain order in the courtroom.
法官不得不介入以維持法庭秩序。
2.
插話, 打斷
to say something as an interruption
範例:
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She tried to interpose a question, but he continued speaking.
她試圖插問一個問題,但他繼續說下去。
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He would often interpose witty remarks during serious discussions.
他經常在嚴肅的討論中插話,發表一些機智的評論。
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