interfere
UK/.intә'fiә/US
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Definitions
v.
To get involved in a situation that does not concern you.
干涉；干预
v.
To prevent or disrupt the proper functioning of something.
妨碍；干扰
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedinter- (between) + fer (carry) = 'to carry between.' Originally a fencing term meaning «to strike between [the opponent's strokes].» The image of pushing into the middle gave rise to «meddle» (interfere in someone's affairs) and «disrupt» (signal interference).
Root fer still carries 93 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.interfere with干扰
- 2.interfere in干涉
- 3.don't interfere别插手
Example Sentences
- 1.
Don't interfere in matters that don't concern you.
- 2.
Loud music interferes with my concentration.
- 3.
Other electronics can interfere with the radio signal.