Interrupt
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British pronunciation/ˈɪntəɹˌʌpt/
American pronunciation/ˌɪntɝˈəpt/

"interrupt"的定义和意义

to interrupt
01

to stop or pause a process, activity, etc. temporarily

Transitive: to interrupt a process or activity
to interrupt definition and meaning
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She interrupted the meeting to ask a question.
He interrupted the lecture to clarify a point.
The phone call interrupted our conversation.
02

to disturb or disrupt the calmness or serenity of a situation or person

Transitive: to interrupt sb/sth
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A sudden argument interrupted the peaceful dinner, leaving everyone uncomfortable.
The sirens interrupted the otherwise peaceful night in the city.
The unexpected phone call interrupted the calm of the afternoon.
03

to stop someone from speaking by speaking or acting before they finish

Transitive: to interrupt sb
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The teacher interrupted the student to correct a misunderstanding.
Interrupting the speaker, she asked a question that could n’t wait.
Please do n’t interrupt me while I ’m explaining this concept.
04

to disrupt or break the continuous flow or smoothness of something

Transitive: to interrupt sth
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A colorful painting on the wall interrupted the otherwise dull decor.
The tree roots interrupted the sidewalk, creating uneven surfaces.
A small dent interrupted the smooth surface of the car door.
Interrupt
01

a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out

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