interjection

/ˌɪntəˈdʒekʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɪntərˈdʒekʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌin-tər-ˈjek-shən/ (ame, mw)

interjection — noun

  • interjectionsingular
  • interjectionsplural

1. a word or short phrase that stands alone to express a sudden emotion such as sur

1.名詞B2
釋義

a word or short phrase that stands alone to express a sudden emotion such as surprise, pain, joy, or anger, often followed by an exclamation mark in writing

例句

In English class, the students learned that 'Ouch!' is an interjection used to show sudden pain.

interjection + used to show + emotion

Comic books use interjections like 'Boom!' and 'Crash!' to represent the sound of action scenes.

同義詞
  • exclamation

    broader term — includes any sudden cry or shout; an interjection is a specific type of exclamation used as a part of speech

  • ejaculation

    technical and dated in grammar; means a sudden emotional utterance. Avoid in everyday use as it has a different modern meaning

用法筆記

In grammar, interjections are considered a part of speech. They are grammatically independent — they do not connect to the rest of the sentence.

常見錯誤

❌I said ouch interjection.
✅I said "Ouch!" as an interjection.
💡'interjection' names the word class; the word itself is the interjection, not a modifier.

2. a remark, sound, or action that breaks into someone else's speech or activity, t

2.名詞B2
釋義

a remark, sound, or action that breaks into someone else's speech or activity, typically stopping or redirecting what was happening

例句

During the town debate, repeated interjections from the audience forced the mayor to stop speaking.

collocation: repeated interjections

The judge warned the lawyer that any further interjections would result in a contempt fine.

同義詞
  • interruption

    the everyday equivalent; 'interjection' is more formal and often suggests a spoken remark rather than any break

  • interposition

    very formal, usually refers to an object or idea placed between things, not a remark

用法筆記

Often used in formal or procedural contexts (debates, meetings, courtrooms). The more common everyday word for this meaning is 'interruption'.

常見錯誤

❌I made an interjection while he was talking.
✅I interrupted him while he was talking.
💡'interjection' is a noun, not a verb; use 'interrupt' for the action.