interfering
interfering — 形容詞
- interferingpositive
- more interferingcomparative
- most interferingsuperlative
1. describes someone who keeps joining other people's conversations or activities w
愛管閒事的
喜歡插手別人私事的
describes someone who keeps joining other people's conversations or activities without being asked, making those people feel annoyed because the involvement is not wanted
Dylan's interfering neighbor kept watching him from behind the fence and asking personal questions.
Dylan 那個愛管閒事的鄰居老是隔著圍牆看他，還問一些私人問題。
attributive use: interfering neighbor / interfering relative
The shop's interfering manager would not let the staff make any decision on their own.
店裡那個愛管閒事的經理連員工自己做個決定都不允許。
"Stop being so interfering!" shouted Lotte, slamming the door on her aunt.
「別再這麼愛管閒事了！」Lotte 喊著，砰地關上了姨媽面前的門。
An interfering relative is often the main cause of family arguments during holiday gatherings.
愛管閒事的親戚往往是節日聚會時家庭爭吵的主要原因。
Noa found it hard to work with such interfering colleagues watching her every move.
Noa 覺得跟那些愛管閒事的同事一起工作很困難，他們連她的一舉一動都要盯著。
- nosy
less formal, more common in everyday speech
- meddlesome
slightly more formal than 'interfering', same meaning
- intrusive
focuses on the unwanted entry into someone's space or privacy
- respectful
respectful people stay out of others' private matters
- unobtrusive
describes someone who does not draw attention or get involved
文法句型
interfering + noun
用法筆記
Typically used before a noun (attributive position). Describes a person's habitual character, not a one-time action.
常見錯誤
interfering — 動詞
- interferingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- interferings3rd person singular
- interferinging-ing form
- interferingedpast simple
1. to take part in a situation or someone's personal business without having any ri
干涉；干預
未經允許插手他人事務
to take part in a situation or someone's personal business without having any right or reason to do so, usually when your involvement is not welcome
The organisation was accused of interfering in the country's internal legal matters during the election.
該組織被指控在大選期間干涉該國的內部法律事務。
interfere in [something] — unwanted involvement in affairs
Hugo's mother kept interfering with his plans by changing every detail he had arranged.
Hugo 的母親一直干預他的計劃，把他安排好的每個細節都改了。
Dario hated his friends interfering in his relationship with Amelia and told them to stop.
Dario 很討厭朋友干涉他與 Amelia 的感情，就叫他們別再插手了。
"You are always interfering where you are not welcome," said Baraka to his younger brother.
「你總是在不受歡迎的地方插手，」Baraka 對他的弟弟說。
My parents rarely interfere in how I spend my money, offering advice only when asked.
我父母很少干涉我怎麼花錢，只有在被問到時才會給建議。
- stay out
phrasal verb meaning to deliberately avoid involvement
- mind one's own business
idiom, the opposite of interfering
文法句型
interfere in [something]
interfere with [something/someone]
用法筆記
Use 'interfere in' when the object is a situation, activity, or relationship. Use 'interfere with' when the object is a person or a specific plan. This sense has a negative connotation of unwanted involvement.
常見錯誤
2. to stop a process, system, or piece of equipment from working normally or contin
妨礙；干擾
阻礙某事正常進行
to stop a process, system, or piece of equipment from working normally or continuing as expected
The loud construction noise interfered with Mei's ability to concentrate on her exam revision.
吵鬧的施工噪音干擾了 Mei 專心準備考試的能力。
interfere with [something] — disrupting a process
A poor internet connection can interfere with online video meetings throughout the whole day.
網路連線不良會妨礙一整天的線上視訊會議。
The doctor warned that alcohol would interfere with the new medication and its effects.
醫生警告說，酒精會干擾新藥的效果。
Emotional stress may interfere with a person's normal sleep patterns for weeks at a time.
情緒壓力可能會連續好幾週干擾一個人正常的睡眠模式。
Nobody wants a political argument to interfere with the team's progress on an important project.
沒有人希望一場政治爭論妨礙團隊在重要專案上的進度。
- aid
to help a process continue smoothly
- facilitate
formal, to make a process easier
文法句型
interfere with [something]
用法筆記
The object of 'interfere with' in this sense is usually a process or function (sleep, concentration, progress, a signal), not a person. Distinguish from sense 1 (MEDDLE) where the object is a person's affairs or decisions.