interrupt
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Definitions
v.
To break in on someone who is speaking or on an activity in progress.
打断（说话的人）；中断（进行中的活动）。
v.
To stop something from continuing for a period of time.
使（某事）暂时停止；中断。
n.
In computing, a signal that temporarily halts the processor to demand attention.
（计算机）中断（信号）——临时叫停处理器以请求处理。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedinter- (between) + rupt (break) = "to break in between." Picture a sentence or activity as a continuous line; to interrupt is to break right into the middle of it. The same image gives the computing noun: an interrupt breaks into whatever the processor is doing.
Root rupt still carries 11 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.interrupt a conversation打断对话
- 2.constantly interrupt不停地打断
- 3.sorry to interrupt抱歉打断
- 4.interrupt the flow打断节奏
Example Sentences
- 1.
Sorry to interrupt, but there's an urgent call for you.
- 2.
Please don't interrupt me while I'm explaining the rules.
- 3.
The storm interrupted power across the entire region.
- 4.
The keyboard sends an interrupt every time you press a key.