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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++in·ter·rupt /ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/ ●●● S3 verb 1 [intransitive, transitive]INTERRUPT to stop someone from continuing what they are saying or doing by suddenly speaking to them, making a noise etc 打断〔某人的〕讲话；中断〔某人的〕行动；打扰 Will you stop interrupting me! 别打断我的话！ Sorry to interrupt, but I need to ask you to come downstairs. 很抱歉打扰了，我得请你下楼来。2 [transitive]STOP something THAT IS HAPPENING to make a process or activity stop temporarily 使〔过程或活动〕暂时停止 My studies were interrupted by the war. 我的学业由于战争而中断。3. [transitive]CONTINUOUS if something interrupts a line, surface, view etc, it stops it from being continuous 中断，阻碍〔线条、平面、风景等的连续性〕 —interruption /-ˈrʌpʃən/ noun [countable, uncountable] We can talk here without interruption. 我们在这儿谈话不会被打断。 ► Do not use interruption to mean a short period when students or workers can stop working and relax. Use break: Between the two classes there is a 15-minute break.不要用 interruption来指学生或工人的小憩，而要用 break: 两节课之间有15分钟休息时间。n THESAURUSwhen someone is speaknginterrupt [intransitive, transitive] to stop someone from continuing speakingShe interrupted him to ask exactly how he had broken his ankle.Oliver began his story but was soon interrupted by the arrival of Mr Gosling.I wish you wouldn’t interrupt all the time.butt in [intransitive] to rudely start speaking when someone is already speakingWill you please stop butting in!Steve kept butting in with silly comments.cut somebody off/cut somebody short [intransitive] to prevent someone from finishing what they are sayingHe slammed down the phone and cut her off in mid-sentence.Bob began to speak but Donna cut him short.heckle [intransitive, transitive] to deliberately interrupt a speaker or performer by shouting, especially to show that you do not agree with what they are sayingComedians are used to dealing with members of the audience who heckle.The speaker was heckled by a group of protesters.chip in [intransitive] to interrupt a conversation or discussion by adding comments, especially helpful or useful onesFeel free to chip in if you have any comments to make. when someone is doing somethinginterrupt [intransitive, transitive] to stop someone from continuing to do somethingMiss Danziger apologised for interrupting their enjoyment of their meal.My thoughts were interrupted by the sound of the doorbell. His interview was interrupted by a call from the president.disturb to interrupt someone when they are trying to work, sleep etcThe sign on the door said ‘Do not disturb. Meeting in progress’.I hope I’m not disturbing you. Do you want me to come back later? Her sleep was disturbed by a violent hammering on the door. bother to interrupt someone, especially by asking questions when they are trying to do something else‘I’m very sorry to bother you, ’ Jackson said smoothly, ‘but I’d like a few minutes of your time.’You mustn’t bother him - he’s working on his essay.→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
interrupt• I wish you wouldn't interrupt all the time.• Can I interrupt for a second?• Train service was interrupted for about ten minutes.• He apologised for interrupting her speech.• Don't interrupt - I haven't finished yet.• While I was giving my report, some guy in the back kept interrupting me every two minutes.• I'm sorry I interrupted you.• Sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt you.• I'm sorry to interrupt your meeting, but may I speak with Michael for a moment?Origin interrupt (1300-1400) Latin past participle of interrumpere, from rumpere “to break”in·ter·rupt verb →n THESAURUS1LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
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in‧ter‧rupt /ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/
verb
Will you stop interrupting me__
Sorry to interrupt, but I need to ask you to come downstairs.
2. [transitive] to make a process or activity stop temporarily:
My studies were interrupted by the war.
3. [transitive] if something interrupts a line, surface, view etc, it stops it from being continuous
—interruption /-ˈrʌpʃən/ noun [uncountable and countable]:
We can talk here without interruption.
HINT: ► Do not use interruption to mean a short period when students or workers can stop working and relax. Use break: Between the two classes there is a 15-minute break.
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▪interrupt [intransitive and transitive] to stop someone from continuing speaking: She interrupted him to ask exactly how he had broken his ankle. | Oliver began his story but was soon interrupted by the arrival of Mr Gosling. | I wish you wouldn’t interrupt all the time.
▪butt in [intransitive] to rudely start speaking when someone is already speaking: Will you please stop butting in! | Steve kept butting in with silly comments.
▪cut somebody off/cut somebody short [intransitive] to prevent someone from finishing what they are saying: He slammed down the phone and cut her off in mid-sentence. | Bob began to speak but Donna cut him short.
▪heckle [intransitive and transitive] to deliberately interrupt a speaker or performer by shouting, especially to show that you do not agree with what they are saying: Comedians are used to dealing with members of the audience who heckle. | The speaker was heckled by a group of protesters.
▪chip in [intransitive] to interrupt a conversation or discussion by adding comments, especially helpful or useful ones: Feel free to chip in if you have any comments to make.
■ when someone is doing something
▪interrupt [intransitive and transitive] to stop someone from continuing to do something: Miss Danziger apologised for interrupting their enjoyment of their meal. | My thoughts were interrupted by the sound of the doorbell. | His interview was interrupted by a call from the President.
▪disturb to interrupt someone when they are trying to work, sleep etc: The sign on the door said ‘Do not disturb. Meeting in progress’. | I hope I’m not disturbing you. Do you want me to come back later? | Her sleep was disturbed by a violent hammering on the door.
▪bother to interrupt someone, especially by asking questions when they are trying to do something else: ‘I’m very sorry to bother you,’ Jackson said smoothly, ‘but I’d like a few minutes of your time.’ | You mustn’t bother him - he’s working on his essay.
in‧ter‧rupt /ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/
verb Date: 1300-1400
Language: Latin
Origin: past participle of interrumpere, from rumpere 'to break'
1. [intransitive and transitive] to stop someone from continuing what they are saying or doing by suddenly speaking to them, making a noise etc:Language: Latin
Origin: past participle of interrumpere, from rumpere 'to break'
2. [transitive] to make a process or activity stop temporarily:
3. [transitive] if something interrupts a line, surface, view etc, it stops it from being continuous
—interruption /-ˈrʌpʃən/ noun [uncountable and countable]:
HINT: ► Do not use interruption to mean a short period when students or workers can stop working and relax. Use break: Between the two classes there is a 15-minute break.
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◆ Sorry to interrupt, but I have to disagree with that.不好意思打断一下，但那一点我得表示异议。 ◆ Could I just say something here? 我可以插句话吗？ ◆ If I could, let me stop you there for a moment and go back to your previous point.请容我打断您一下，回到您先前讲到的一点。 ◆ Actually, we seem to have strayed a bit from the topic. Can we go back to the first point?实际上，我们似乎有点偏离了主题。我们可以回到第一点吗？ ◆ Just a moment, Sue. Can we hear what Jack has to say on this?稍等一下，休。我们能听听杰克对此怎么说吗？ ◆ May I interrupt you there? I don't think that's true.( 可以打断你一下吗？我认为那不是事实。 ◆ I'm sorry, but we're running short on time. Can you please summarize very quickly so we can finish up?( 抱歉，我们的时间不多了。请您快速总结一下我们就结束好吗？ ◆ I appreciate your enthusiasm on this topic, but I'm afraid we have a couple more people to hear from. ( 感谢您对这个话题的热情，但我们还得听听另外几个人的发言。 ◆ Could you two please discuss that issue privately after the meeting? We have several more items to cover and need to move on at this point. ( 请你们两位会后私下讨论那个问题好吗？我们还有几项内容要谈，现在该进入下一项内容了。 ◆ I'm sorry, I really have to stop you there. We've run out of time.( 抱歉，我必须在此打断你。我们没有时间了。 ◆ Let's save that conversation for another time. 那事我们下次再谈吧。