Definitions
v. Interfere in other people's affairs without being invited.
干涉；管闲事
Example
Please don't meddle in how I arrange my room.
请别干涉我如何布置自己的房间。
Parents who constantly meddle in their children's decisions may prevent them from developing confidence and independence.
不断干涉孩子决定的父母可能会阻碍他们培养自信和独立性。
Collocations
- meddle in someone's affairs
- meddle with something
Word family
- meddling (adj.)
- meddler (n.)
Synonyms
- interfere
Usage tip
常接in表示干涉事务；接with表示擅自摆弄。
FAQ
- What does meddle mean?
- Interfere in other people's affairs without being invited.
- How is meddle pronounced?
- UK /ˈmedəl/, US /ˈmedəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
