interference
/ˌɪntəˈfɪərəns/ · /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #5389 in the learning path
干涉；干预
Definitions
n. unwanted involvement in someone else's affairs or decisions
干涉；干预
n. an action or influence that disrupts an activity or process
妨碍；干扰
n. unwanted signals that reduce the quality of electronic reception
信号干扰
Example
I wanted to choose my clothes without anyone's interference.
我想自己挑选衣服，不受任何人干涉。
Universities need protection from political interference to ensure that research findings remain independent and credible.
大学需要免受政治干预，以确保研究成果保持独立和可信。
Collocations
- interference in domestic affairs
- political interference
- interference with sleep
- radio interference
Word family
- interfere (v.)
- interfering (adj.)
Usage tip
in多接事务指干涉；with多接活动指妨碍。
FAQ
- What does interference mean?
- unwanted involvement in someone else's affairs or decisions an action or influence that disrupts an activity or process unwanted signals that reduce the quality of electronic reception
- How is interference pronounced?
- UK /ˌɪntəˈfɪərəns/, US /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
