to cut in
[phrase form: cut]
01
插嘴, 打断
to interrupt someone's conversation
Intransitive
例子
Despite the serious discussion, he could n't resist the urge to cut in with a lighthearted comment.
尽管讨论很严肃，他还是忍不住用轻松的评论插嘴。
She decided to cut in when she overheard a misunderstanding to provide clarification.
当她听到误解时，她决定插话以提供澄清。
02
插队, 加塞
to rudely move ahead of others who are waiting in a line
Dialect
American
American
Intransitive
例子
The teacher reprimanded the student who tried to cut in during the lunch line.
老师训斥了那个试图在午餐队伍中插队的学生。
Rather than waiting for their turn, the group decided to cut in at the amusement park ride.
与其等待轮到他们，小组决定在游乐园的游乐设施上插队。
03
插队, 加塞
to drive a vehicle into the space in front of another, providing minimal room for the latter to navigate comfortably
Intransitive
例子
Frustrated by the slow-moving traffic, he decided to cut in, narrowly squeezing into the lane.
对缓慢移动的交通感到沮丧，他决定插队，勉强挤进了车道。
The aggressive driver abruptly cut in, causing the car behind to slam on its brakes to avoid a collision.
那个咄咄逼人的司机突然插队，导致后面的车猛踩刹车以避免碰撞。
04
插进来, 取代位置
to join a dance by politely replacing one person in the dancing pair
Intransitive
例子
As the lively music played, he could n't resist the urge to cut in and dance with her.
随着欢快的音乐响起，他忍不住想插进去和她跳舞。
During the ball, it was considered polite to wait for a suitable moment to cut in and ask for a dance.
在舞会上，等待合适的时机切入并请求跳舞被认为是礼貌的。
05
切入, 切拌
to blend or mix ingredients together with cutting or chopping motions, often in a cooking or food preparation context
Transitive: to cut in ingredients
例子
To make salsa, you can cut in tomatoes, onions, and cilantro for a fresh and flavorful mix.
制作莎莎酱时，你可以切碎西红柿、洋葱和香菜，做成新鲜美味的混合物。
The chef demonstrated how to cut in butter when making a flaky pie crust.
厨师演示了如何在制作酥皮馅饼皮时切入黄油。
06
包括, 分享
to let someone have a portion of something or share in a benefit, profit, or activity
Ditransitive: to cut in sb a profit
例子
The generous business owner decided to cut in the hardworking employees on the company's success with a year-end bonus.
慷慨的企业主决定让辛勤工作的员工通过年终奖金分享公司的成功。
In recognition of their contributions, the team leader agreed to cut in the junior members on the project's rewards.
为了表彰他们的贡献，团队领导同意让初级成员分享项目的奖励。
07
启动, 开始运作
to activate a specific part or function of a machine when it becomes necessary or required for operation
Intransitive
例子
The cooling system automatically cuts in when the engine reaches a certain temperature.
当发动机达到一定温度时，冷却系统会自动启动。
The backup generator is designed to cut in immediately in case of a power outage.
备用发电机设计用于在停电时立即启动。
