int
int — 縮寫
1. used in writing as a short form of 'intelligence', meaning information about the
情報
政府或軍事情報的簡寫
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.
情報官向 Paloma 將軍簡報了邊境附近的敵軍動向。
military/government context: int = intelligence
Liam read the int. summary before the morning security meeting with the team.
Liam 在早上的安全會議前閱讀了情報摘要。
The int. report suggested the rival company was planning to launch a similar product.
情報報告指出，競爭對手公司正計畫推出類似產品。
Sade spent three years working in int. analysis for the national security agency.
Sade 在國家安全機構從事情報分析工作長達三年。
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
攔截
攔截飛機或通訊的簡寫
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.
飛行員在戰鬥機返回基地後提交了一份攔截報告。
attributive: int. report = intercept report
Rohan reviewed the int. data collected from the surveillance drone flight.
Rohan 審閱了監視無人機飛行所收集到的攔截資料。
The crew prepared for an int. mission to stop the smuggling vessel at dawn.
小組人員準備執行攔截任務，在黎明時阻止走私船隻。
The communications unit stored all int. recordings in a locked cabinet.
通訊單位將所有攔截記錄存放在一個上鎖的櫃子裡。
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
利息
金融領域利息的簡寫
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.
該銀行將房屋貸款的年利率從 3.5% 提高到 4.2%。
finance: int. rate = interest rate
Wei checked the int. earned on his savings account at the end of the quarter.
Wei 在季末查看了儲蓄帳戶所賺取的利息。
The loan agreement states that int. will be calculated on a monthly basis.
貸款協議書上載明利息將按月計算。
Jisoo compared the int. rates offered by three different banks before choosing one.
Jisoo 比較了三家銀行提供的利率後才選定其中一家。
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
臨時的
暫代職務或過渡報告的簡寫
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.
部門主管請病假期間，Shirin 被任命為代理經理。
business: int. = interim (temporary role)
The company released an int. financial report covering the first six months of the year.
該公司發布了涵蓋今年上半年的中期財務報告。
The board hired an int. CEO to lead the company while they searched for a permanent replacement.
董事會聘請了一位臨時執行長，在尋找正式接任者期間領導公司。
Hari served as int. coordinator for the project after the previous manager resigned suddenly.
前任專案經理突然辭職後，Hari 擔任了臨時協調人。
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
內部
車廂或建築物內部的簡寫
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.
Nora 為車廂內裝選擇了深色皮革，因為比較容易保持清潔。
automotive: int. = interior (vehicle cabin)
The architect redesigned the building's int. with open staircases and more natural light.
建築師重新設計了建築物的內部，加入開放式樓梯和更多自然光。
The car review praised the spacious int. but criticised the cheap plastic dashboard.
汽車評測稱讚了寬敞的車室空間，但批評了廉價的塑膠儀表板。
Lakan removed the old carpet and painted the int. walls a soft shade of grey.
Lakan 拆掉了舊地毯，並將室內牆壁漆成柔和的灰色。
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
感嘆詞
文法中感嘆詞的簡寫
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.
在文法課上，學生們將段落中的每個感嘆詞圈出來並標示名稱。
grammar: int. = interjection
Words like 'Wow!' and 'Bravo!' are common examples of int. in everyday speech.
像「Wow！（哇！）」和「Bravo！（太棒了！）」這樣的詞是日常生活中常見的感嘆詞例子。
The textbook listed twenty common English int. items for students to memorise.
教科書列出了二十個常見的英文感嘆詞，要求學生背誦。
Ryan identified 'Oops!' as an int. and explained why it expressed a mild mistake.
Ryan 指出「Oops！（哎喲！）」是感嘆詞，並解釋它表達了一種輕微的失誤。
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
中級的
intermediate 之縮寫
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.
這家語言學校分為初級、中級和高級三種程度。
written abbreviation in a course-level label
Kabir passed the int. exam and moved up to the advanced class.
Kabir 通過了中級考試，升上了高級班。
Sivan signed up for the int. Spanish course after finishing the beginner one.
Sivan 修完初級西班牙語課程後，報名了中級班。
The piano teacher placed Tariro in the int. group.
鋼琴老師把 Tariro 編入中級組。
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
內部的
int. 為 internal 縮寫
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.
請聯繫內部稽核部門討論財務審查事宜。
written abbreviation modifying a department name
The hospital's int. medicine wing was renovated last year.
該醫院的內科部去年進行了翻修。
Nadia applied for a post in the company's int. communications team.
Nadia 應徵了公司內部溝通團隊的職位。
The memo was marked for int. use only and never left the office.
那份備忘錄標示為僅供內部使用，從未流出辦公室。
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
國際的
international 之縮寫
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.
國際機場距離市中心大約三十分鐘車程。
written abbreviation before a noun for a global facility
Anna got a job with an int. aid organisation based in Nairobi.
Anna 在總部位於奈洛比的一家國際援助組織找到了工作。
The conference drew delegates from every major int. agency.
會議匯集了各大國際機構的代表。
Faisal's work as an int. trade lawyer keeps him on the road.
Faisal 的國際貿易律師工作讓他經常出差。
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
口譯員
interpreter 之縮寫
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.
會議主辦單位為華語場次聘請了一名口譯員。
written abbreviation used for a profession
Daichi works as an int. at the United Nations headquarters.
Daichi 在聯合國總部擔任口譯員。
The hospital called for an int. to speak with the Cantonese-speaking patient.
醫院叫來一名口譯員，以便與說粵語的病人溝通。
Hui trained as an int. after university and now works for the EU.
Hui 大學畢業後接受口譯培訓，現在為歐盟工作。
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
路口
intersection 之縮寫
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.
在下一個路口左轉，你就會看到郵局。
written abbreviation giving a directional instruction
The new traffic light at that int. has reduced accidents.
那個路口新裝的紅綠燈減少了車禍次數。
Caio pulled over just past the int. to check his map.
Caio 剛過路口就把車停下來查看地圖。
A small food stall stands at the int. of Main Street and Elm Road.
緬因街與埃爾姆路路口有一個小攤販。
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
間隔
int. 為 interval 縮寫
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.
平日早上，公車每十五分鐘一班。
written abbreviation after a noun for a repeated time period
There is a short int. between the two acts of the play.
這齣戲的兩幕之間有一段短暫的休息時間。
The doctor told Noor to take the medicine at four-hour int.
醫生告訴 Noor 每隔四小時服藥一次。
The runners lined up at 10-metre int. along the starting track.
選手們沿著起跑線每隔十公尺站一排。
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
面試
interview 的縮寫
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.
經理在行事曆上輸入「下午 2 點 int.」，提醒自己應徵者要來面試。
abbreviation in scheduling context
Rosa has three job ints. this week, so she is practising her answers every evening.
Rosa 這週有三場工作面試，所以她每天晚上都在練習如何回答問題。
The news editor wrote 'int. with the mayor' on the assignment board for Monday morning.
新聞編輯在白板上寫著「週一上午 int. 市長」，作為採訪安排。
Kim's calendar showed 'int. at 3' and 'meeting at 4' in blue pen on the same day.
Kim 的行事曆上同一天用藍筆寫著「下午 3 點 int.」和「4 點開會」。
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
不及物
intransitive 之縮寫
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.
在字典裡，「sleep」這個條目上標註了「int.」，告訴讀者這個動詞不需要受詞。
dictionary label — identifies verb type
The grammar guide marks verbs like 'arrive' and 'laugh' as int. because you cannot arrive something.
這本文法書將「arrive」和「laugh」這類動詞標為 int.，因為你不能「arrive 某物」。
The teacher asked the class to find three int. verbs in the reading passage on page twelve.
老師要求全班在第十二頁的閱讀段落中找出三個不及物動詞。
In the grammar textbook, the abbreviation 'int.' appeared next to every verb that could not take a direct object.
在這本文法書中，凡是不能接受詞的動詞旁邊都標有「int.」這個縮寫。
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).