英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
A person who acts as a link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement; a mediator.
"The diplomat served as an intermediary between the two conflicting nations."
Coming between two things in time, place, or order; in the middle level or stage.
"She is taking an intermediate-level French course."
The act of burying a dead body in a grave or tomb.
"The interment took place at the family cemetery."
Seemingly endless; having no apparent end.
"The meeting felt interminable and exhausting."
A pause or break, especially during a performance or event.
"The play had a twenty-minute intermission."
To suspend or stop for a time; to pause intermittently.
"The rain would intermit and then start again."
Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.
"The patient experienced intermittent pain throughout the day."
situated inside; relating to the inside or inner part of something
"The company is conducting an internal audit this month."
Existing, occurring, or carried on between nations.
"The company is planning to expand into international markets."
Relating to conflict within a group, often causing mutual destruction.
"The internecine conflict weakened the organization from within."
The global computer network that provides information and communication.
"Almost every household now has access to the internet."
The ability of computer systems or software to exchange and make use of information.
"Cloud systems rely on interoperability for efficiency."
Relating to relationships or communication between people.
"He has excellent interpersonal skills and gets along well with others."
The way in which two or more things have an effect on each other.
"The interplay between culture and technology shapes modern life."
To insert something, often words, into a text or conversation; to estimate values between known data points.
"The editor interpolated a missing paragraph into the manuscript."
The act of inserting something into a text or estimating values within a sequence of data.
"The scientist used interpolation to predict the missing data points."
The act of intervening or coming between two things, often to influence or prevent an outcome.
"The manager’s interposition prevented a heated argument from escalating."
the action of explaining the meaning of something
"The teacher gave her own interpretation of the poem."
A person who translates spoken language orally in real time.
"The interpreter helped the tourists communicate with the locals."
A period between rulers or governments when normal leadership is suspended.
"The country faced instability during the interregnum after the king’s death."
To question someone closely and aggressively, often by an authority.
"The detective interrogated the suspect for hours."
Relating to or conveying a question; in grammar, used to form questions.
"She raised an interrogative eyebrow when she heard the news."
expressed in the form of a question; relating to questioning
"The lawyer’s interrogatory tone made the witness uncomfortable."
to stop someone from speaking or doing something by suddenly saying or doing something
"She tried not to interrupt while he was speaking."
the act of stopping or breaking the continuity of something; a pause caused by an external action
"The meeting was delayed due to an unexpected interruption."
to cross or pass through each other
"The two roads intersect at the city center."
a point where two or more things intersect, especially a road or path
"The intersection of Main Street and 5th Avenue is always busy."
Occurring or situated between stars.
"Scientists study interstellar travel possibilities."
a small space that lies between things
"Light filtered through the narrow interstices of the wall."
To connect or link closely; to twist together or combine closely.
"Their lives became intertwined through years of friendship."
closely connected or twisted together
"Their lives became deeply intertwined after the accident."
a period of time between two events or points; a pause or break in activity
"There was a short interval between the two performances."
A low-lying tract of land along a river, usually fertile and flat.
"The farmers cultivated crops on the lush intervale by the river."
To come between people, groups, or events, often to prevent conflict or improve a situation.
"The teacher had to intervene to stop the fight between the students."
the action of becoming involved in a situation to change it
"Government intervention helped stabilize the economy."
Government policy of active involvement in economic affairs.
"The central bank's interventionism helped stabilize inflation."
a formal meeting in which one person asks another questions
"She prepared well for the job interview."
The condition of dying without having made a valid will.
"His estate was divided according to the laws of intestacy."
Having died without leaving a valid will.
"She died intestate, so her assets were distributed by law."
The part of the digestive system where food is digested and absorbed, extending from the stomach to the anus.
"The doctor explained how nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine."
A close familiarity or friendship; a close personal relationship.
"Their friendship developed into a deep intimacy over the years."
Closely acquainted; very familiar and personal.
"They shared an intimate dinner by candlelight."
A subtle or indirect hint or suggestion.
"She gave no intimation of her plans."
To frighten or overawe someone, especially to make them do what one wants.
"The bully tried to intimidate the smaller kids."
The action of frightening or threatening someone to make them do something.
"The workers reported cases of intimidation by the management."
so bad, difficult, or unpleasant that it cannot be endured
"The heat during the summer was almost intolerable."
unwillingness to accept or endure beliefs, behaviors, or conditions different from one's own
"The leader was criticized for his intolerance toward other religions."
