intrude
/ɪnˈtruːd/
in · trude
ɪn · ˈtruːd
English Definition
v. enter without invitation
Significado en Español
intrusar, molestar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
xâm nhập, làm phiền
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Example Sentence
Sorry to intrude, but may I ask a question?
抱歉打扰一下，我能提问吗？
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in(enter)+trude(insert)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “intrude”:
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A
Insert
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B
Avoid
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C
Welcome
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D
Withdraw
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A — Insert.
“intrude” means v. enter without invitation
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
It is impolite to ______ on a private conversation.
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A
intrude
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B
welcome
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C
invite
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D
depart
Show answer
A — intrude.
“intrude” means v. enter without invitation
Common questions about “intrude”
What does “intrude” mean?
intrude — v. enter without invitation. In Chinese: 闯入，打扰.
How do you pronounce “intrude”?
intrude is pronounced /ɪnˈtruːd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: in · trude.
How do you use “intrude” in a sentence?
Sorry to intrude, but may I ask a question? (抱歉打扰一下，我能提问吗？)
What are synonyms for “intrude”?
interrupt, invade — all close in meaning to intrude (v. enter without invitation).
Is “intrude” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. intrude appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “intrude”?
in(enter)+trude(insert)
