interfere
/ˌɪntəˈfɪə/ · /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4348 in the learning path
干涉；插手
Definitions
v. To become involved in others' affairs without being wanted.
干涉；插手
v. To prevent something from working or progressing properly.
妨碍；干扰
Example
Please don't interfere when I'm teaching the puppy to sit.
我教小狗坐下时，请不要插手。
Excessive background noise can interfere with students' concentration and reduce their ability to absorb new information.
过大的背景噪声会干扰学生的注意力，降低他们吸收新信息的能力。
Collocations
- interfere in someone's affairs
- interfere with concentration
- interfere with sleep
Word family
- interference (n.)
- interfering (adj.)
Synonyms
- meddle
- intrude
Usage tip
interfere in多指干涉事务；with多指妨碍正常进行。
FAQ
- What does interfere mean?
- To become involved in others' affairs without being wanted. To prevent something from working or progressing properly.
- How is interfere pronounced?
- UK /ˌɪntəˈfɪə/, US /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
