int
int — abbreviation
1. used in writing as a short form of 'intelligence', meaning information about the
used in writing as a short form of 'intelligence', meaning information about the plans or activities of an enemy, competitor, or potential threat, especially in military or government contexts.
The int officer briefed General Paloma on the enemy troop movements near the border.
military/government context: int = intelligence
Liam read the int. summary before the morning security meeting with the team.
The int. report suggested the rival company was planning to launch a similar product.
Sade spent three years working in int. analysis for the national security agency.
用法筆記
Commonly written with a period (int.) in formal reports, but may appear without in classified documents or field notes.
2. written abbreviation for 'intercept', meaning to stop, catch, or interrupt somet
written abbreviation for 'intercept', meaning to stop, catch, or interrupt something in motion such as an aircraft, message, or signal before it reaches its intended target.
The pilot filed an int. report after the fighter jet returned to base.
attributive: int. report = intercept report
Rohan reviewed the int. data collected from the surveillance drone flight.
The crew prepared for an int. mission to stop the smuggling vessel at dawn.
The communications unit stored all int. recordings in a locked cabinet.
用法筆記
Typically used in military, aviation, and signals intelligence contexts rather than general writing.
3. written abbreviation for 'interest', referring to the money charged by a bank or
written abbreviation for 'interest', referring to the money charged by a bank or lender for borrowing money, or the money paid by a bank to a customer for keeping money in an account.
The bank raised its annual int. rate from 3.5 to 4.2 percent for home loans.
finance: int. rate = interest rate
Wei checked the int. earned on his savings account at the end of the quarter.
The loan agreement states that int. will be calculated on a monthly basis.
Jisoo compared the int. rates offered by three different banks before choosing one.
用法筆記
Very common in financial documents, bank statements, and loan agreements. Almost always written with a period (int.) in formal finance writing.
4. written abbreviation for 'interim', meaning temporary or provisional, used to de
written abbreviation for 'interim', meaning temporary or provisional, used to describe a person appointed to do a job for a short period or a report released before the final version.
Shirin was appointed int. manager while the department director was on medical leave.
business: int. = interim (temporary role)
The company released an int. financial report covering the first six months of the year.
The board hired an int. CEO to lead the company while they searched for a permanent replacement.
Hari served as int. coordinator for the project after the previous manager resigned suddenly.
用法筆記
Often used in job titles (int. CEO, int. director) and published financial documents to indicate a provisional or temporary status.
5. written abbreviation for 'interior', meaning the inside part of something, such
written abbreviation for 'interior', meaning the inside part of something, such as the passenger area of a vehicle, the inside of a building, or the inland region of a country.
Nora chose dark leather for the car's int. because it was easier to keep clean.
automotive: int. = interior (vehicle cabin)
The architect redesigned the building's int. with open staircases and more natural light.
The car review praised the spacious int. but criticised the cheap plastic dashboard.
Lakan removed the old carpet and painted the int. walls a soft shade of grey.
用法筆記
Common on vehicle specification sheets, design documents, and property listings. The full form 'interior' is far more common in general writing.
6. written abbreviation for 'interjection', a grammatical term for a word or short
written abbreviation for 'interjection', a grammatical term for a word or short phrase that expresses a sudden strong emotion such as surprise, pain, anger, or excitement, for example 'Wow!', 'Ouch!', or 'Hey!'.
In grammar class, the students circled every int. in the paragraph and labelled it.
grammar: int. = interjection
Words like 'Wow!' and 'Bravo!' are common examples of int. in everyday speech.
The textbook listed twenty common English int. items for students to memorise.
Ryan identified 'Oops!' as an int. and explained why it expressed a mild mistake.
用法筆記
Primarily used in grammar textbooks, language exercises, and linguistic descriptions. Rarely appears outside educational or reference contexts.
7. used in writing as a short form of 'intermediate' — meaning at a level between b
used in writing as a short form of 'intermediate' — meaning at a level between beginner and advanced, especially in courses or skills
The language school offers three levels: beginner, int., and advanced.
written abbreviation in a course-level label
Kabir passed the int. exam and moved up to the advanced class.
Sivan signed up for the int. Spanish course after finishing the beginner one.
The piano teacher placed Tariro in the int. group.
用法筆記
Common in course catalogs, exam names, and skill-level labels.
8. used in writing as a short form of 'internal' — meaning existing or happening wi
used in writing as a short form of 'internal' — meaning existing or happening within an organization, system, or body
Please contact the int. audit department about the financial review.
written abbreviation modifying a department name
The hospital's int. medicine wing was renovated last year.
Nadia applied for a post in the company's int. communications team.
The memo was marked for int. use only and never left the office.
用法筆記
Often appears in formal organizational contexts: department names, reports, or official documents.
9. used in writing as a short form of 'international' — meaning involving or relati
used in writing as a short form of 'international' — meaning involving or relating to more than one country
The int. airport is about 30 minutes from the city centre.
written abbreviation before a noun for a global facility
Anna got a job with an int. aid organisation based in Nairobi.
The conference drew delegates from every major int. agency.
Faisal's work as an int. trade lawyer keeps him on the road.
用法筆記
Frequently used in British English in organisational names and official titles. In American English, 'intl.' is also common.
10. used in writing as a short form of 'interpreter' — meaning a person who translat
used in writing as a short form of 'interpreter' — meaning a person who translates spoken words from one language into another
The conference organisers hired an int. for the Mandarin sessions.
written abbreviation used for a profession
Daichi works as an int. at the United Nations headquarters.
The hospital called for an int. to speak with the Cantonese-speaking patient.
Hui trained as an int. after university and now works for the EU.
用法筆記
Less common in general writing; 'interpreter' is usually written in full. The abbreviation may appear in schedules or staffing notes.
11. used in writing as a short form of 'intersection' — meaning a place where two or
used in writing as a short form of 'intersection' — meaning a place where two or more roads meet or cross
Turn left at the next int. and you will see the post office.
written abbreviation giving a directional instruction
The new traffic light at that int. has reduced accidents.
Caio pulled over just past the int. to check his map.
A small food stall stands at the int. of Main Street and Elm Road.
用法筆記
Common on road signs and in traffic reports in North America. In British English, 'junction' or 'crossroads' is more typical.
12. used in writing as a short form of 'interval' — meaning a period of time or spac
used in writing as a short form of 'interval' — meaning a period of time or space between two events, points, or objects
The buses run at 15-min. int. during weekday mornings.
written abbreviation after a noun for a repeated time period
There is a short int. between the two acts of the play.
The doctor told Noor to take the medicine at four-hour int.
The runners lined up at 10-metre int. along the starting track.
用法筆記
Often appears in transport timetables, medical instructions, or technical specifications.
13. a written short form of 'interview', used in notes, schedules, calendars, and jo
a written short form of 'interview', used in notes, schedules, calendars, and job advertisements to save space.
The manager typed 'int. at 2 p.m.' into her calendar before the candidate arrived.
abbreviation in scheduling context
Rosa has three job ints. this week, so she is practising her answers every evening.
The news editor wrote 'int. with the mayor' on the assignment board for Monday morning.
Kim's calendar showed 'int. at 3' and 'meeting at 4' in blue pen on the same day.
用法筆記
Common in handwritten notes, digital calendars, and informal job-related documents. Avoid using 'int.' in formal cover letters or official correspondence — write 'interview' in full.
常見錯誤
14. a written short form of 'intransitive', used in dictionaries and grammar referen
a written short form of 'intransitive', used in dictionaries and grammar reference books to label verbs that do not take a direct object.
In the dictionary entry for 'sleep', the label 'int.' tells readers the verb takes no object.
dictionary label — identifies verb type
The grammar guide marks verbs like 'arrive' and 'laugh' as int. because you cannot arrive something.
The teacher asked the class to find three int. verbs in the reading passage on page twelve.
In the grammar textbook, the abbreviation 'int.' appeared next to every verb that could not take a direct object.
用法筆記
Used primarily in dictionary entries and grammar textbooks. In many dictionaries, 'int.' may appear alongside or replace 'v.i.' (verb intransitive).