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interfere

/ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
English Definition
v. to get involved in something that is not your concern
中文释义
干涉,干预
Example Sentence

External noise can interfere with the precision of laboratory measurements, so researchers use soundproof chambers.

外部噪音会干扰实验室测量的精度,因此研究人员使用隔音室。

Synonyms
meddle intrude obstruct
Antonyms
assist facilitate
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “interfere”?

  1. A Convince
  2. B To make longer
  3. C To get involved in something that is not your concern
  4. D Stay for a long time
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C — To get involved in something that is not your concern. “interfere” means to get involved in something that is not your concern.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “to get involved in something that is not your concern”?

  1. A linger
  2. B interfere
  3. C lengthen
  4. D persuade
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B — interfere. “interfere” means to get involved in something that is not your concern.

Common questions about “interfere”

What does “interfere” mean?

interfere — to get involved in something that is not your concern. In Chinese: 干涉,干预.

How do you pronounce “interfere”?

interfere is pronounced /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/.

How is “interfere” used in a sentence?

External noise can interfere with the precision of laboratory measurements, so researchers use soundproof chambers. (外部噪音会干扰实验室测量的精度,因此研究人员使用隔音室。)

What are synonyms for “interfere”?

meddle, intrude, obstruct — all close in meaning to interfere (to get involved in something that is not your concern).

What is the opposite of “interfere”?

assist, facilitate — each the opposite of interfere (to get involved in something that is not your concern).

Is “interfere” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. interfere is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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