interposition
interposition — noun
- interpositionsingular
- interpositionsplural
1. the act or result of positioning one object, element, or layer between two other
the act or result of positioning one object, element, or layer between two other things — for example, placing a screen between a heat source and a piece of furniture, or a sheet of tissue between organs during a medical procedure.
Tara placed a board as an interposition between the damp wall and her bed frame.
interposition of [sth] between [sth] and [sth]
The hedge serves as an interposition between the two gardens, giving both sides privacy.
During the operation, surgeons created an interposition of healthy tissue to protect the injured area.
Rubber acts as an interposition between the pipe and the floor to cut noise.
Wren used a curtain as an interposition between window and desk to block the sun.
- insertion
focuses on putting something in, not necessarily between two other things
- placement
more general; does not imply a separating role
- interjection
mainly used for remarks or comments, not physical objects
- removal
the act of taking something away rather than putting it between
- withdrawal
taking back something that was placed between
文法句型
interposition of [sth] between [sth] and [sth]
用法筆記
Common in technical or medical contexts to describe a separating layer. Frequently appears in the pattern 'interposition of [something] between [something] and [something]'.
常見錯誤
2. when a person, group, or authority steps into a dispute, discussion, or problema
when a person, group, or authority steps into a dispute, discussion, or problematic situation with the intention of influencing the outcome or changing how things develop — for example, a manager intervening in a team argument, or a government stepping into a business conflict.
The teacher's interposition stopped the argument between the two students from getting worse.
Hiro's interposition in the family discussion helped everyone find a solution they could agree on.
interposition in [discussion/situation]
The government's interposition in the factory dispute prevented the loss of over two hundred jobs.
Without the manager's interposition, the project team would never have settled their differences.
International interposition in the regional conflict brought the fighting to an end after three months.
- intervention
more common synonym; 'interposition' is more formal and less frequent
- mediation
implies a neutral third party helping both sides reach an agreement
- involvement
broader; does not necessarily aim to influence the outcome
- non-interference
choosing not to get involved
- non-intervention
deliberately staying out of a dispute or situation
文法句型
interposition in [sth]
interposition of [sb] in [sth]
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (PLACING BETWEEN): sense 2 describes involvement in social situations rather than physical positioning. Often used in political, diplomatic, or workplace contexts. The object of 'in' names the situation or dispute, not a physical location.