intercept
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释义
v.
To stop, catch, or seize something while it is on its way from one place to another
拦截，截住，截获（途中之物）
n.
An act of intercepting; (math) the point where a line crosses an axis
拦截；（数学）截距
词根拆分
词根派生inter-（在……之间）+ cept（capere「抓住」的变体）= 在中途把某物抓住——趁它还没到达就拦下。你 intercept 投球者与接球者之间的传球、发件人与收件人之间的信息、飞机抵达目标之前。核心是「在传递途中拦截」。
词根 cap 还连着 163 个词常用搭配
- 1.intercept messages截获信息
- 2.intercept a pass拦截传球
- 3.intercept a missile拦截导弹
例句
- 1.
Enemy forces intercepted the radio messages.
敌军截获了无线电讯息。
- 2.
The defender intercepted the pass and scored.
后卫拦截了传球并得分。
- 3.
Fighter jets were sent to intercept the aircraft.
战斗机被派去拦截那架飞机。