intervene
UK [ˌɪn.tə'vi:n] US [-tˌɚ-] verb intransitive
GET INVOLVED 卷入
ADVANCED
■to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse 干涉，干预；调停•The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.中央银行今天对货币市场进行了干预，试图稳定汇率。 •[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.部长亲自干预以阻止博物馆的关闭。
UK [ˌɪn.tə'vi:n] US [-tˌɚ-] verb intransitive
COME BETWEEN 发生于其间
■to happen between two times or between other events or activities 发生于其间•Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.从设计完成到剧场投入使用相隔20年。 |