Vocabulary Cards
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C2 verb
interpose
Meaning
To place or insert between one thing and another; to intervene in a situation.
Example
He quickly interposed himself between the fighters to stop the quarrel.
C2 noun
interposition
干预
Meaning
The act of intervening or coming between two things, often to influence or prevent an outcome.
Example
The manager’s interposition prevented a heated argument from escalating.
B2 verb
interpret
Meaning
to explain the meaning of something; to translate orally
Example
She had to interpret the speech for the foreign guests.
B2 noun
interpretation
解释
Meaning
the action of explaining the meaning of something
Example
The teacher gave her own interpretation of the poem.
B2 noun
Interpreter
口译员; 翻译员;
Meaning
a person who translates orally from one language into another; someone who explains meaning
Example
The international conference hired professional interpreters to translate speeches in real time.
C2 noun
interregnum
过渡期
Meaning
A period between rulers or governments when normal leadership is suspended.
Example
The country faced instability during the interregnum after the king’s death.
C1 verb
interrogate
审问
Meaning
to ask someone questions in a thorough and formal way; to question intensively
Example
The police interrogated the suspect for hours.
C1 adjective
interrogative
疑问的
Meaning
Relating to or conveying a question; in grammar, used to form questions.
Example
She raised an interrogative eyebrow when she heard the news.
C2 adjective
interrogatory
询问的
Meaning
expressed in the form of a question; relating to questioning
Example
The lawyer’s interrogatory tone made the witness uncomfortable.
B1 verb
interrupt
打断
Meaning
to stop someone from speaking or doing something by suddenly saying or doing something
Example
She tried not to interrupt while he was speaking.
B2 noun
interruption
中断
Meaning
the act of stopping or breaking the continuity of something; a pause caused by an external action
Example
The meeting was delayed due to an unexpected interruption.
C1 verb
intersect
交叉
Meaning
to cross or pass through each other
Example
The two roads intersect at the city center.
B2 noun
intersection
交叉口
Meaning
a point where two or more things intersect, especially a road or path
Example
The intersection of Main Street and 5th Avenue is always busy.
C1 adjective
interstellar
星际的，星际间，宇宙的
Meaning
Occurring or situated between stars.
Example
Scientists study interstellar travel possibilities.
C2 noun
interstice
缝隙
Meaning
a small space that lies between things
Example
Light filtered through the narrow interstices of the wall.
C1 verb
intertwine
紧密连接或联系；一起扭曲或紧密结合
Meaning
To connect or link closely; to twist together or combine closely.
Example
Their lives became intertwined through years of friendship.
C1 adjective
intertwined
幸福
Meaning
closely connected or twisted together
Example
Their lives became deeply intertwined after the accident.
B2 noun
interval
间隔
Meaning
a period of time between two events or points; a pause or break in activity
Example
There was a short interval between the two performances.
C2 noun
intervale
沿河低洼的土地，通常肥沃而平坦
Meaning
A low-lying tract of land along a river, usually fertile and flat.
Example
The farmers cultivated crops on the lush intervale by the river.
B2 verb
intervene
介入
Meaning
To come between people, groups, or events, often to prevent conflict or improve a situation.
Example
The teacher had to intervene to stop the fight between the students.
B2 noun
intervention
干预
Meaning
The action or process of intervening; involvement in a situation to improve or help it.
Example
The intervention of the UN was crucial in resolving the conflict.
C2 noun
interventionism
干预主义
Meaning
Government policy of active involvement in economic affairs.
Example
The central bank's interventionism helped stabilize inflation.
A2 noun
interview
面试
Meaning
A meeting of people face to face, especially for consultation.
Example
The interview was conducted in a calm and professional manner.
C2 noun
intestacy
无遗嘱的死亡
Meaning
The condition of dying without having made a valid will.
Example
His estate was divided according to the laws of intestacy.