A: My parents are always arguing. B: Is there anything you can do to intervene? intervene vi. 1干涉,干预;2.干扰,阻挠 A: I am planning an intervention into the affairs of my neighbours. B: Why are you so interested in what they are doing ? intervention n. 介入,干涉,干预 A: Jane is always so outspoken. B: But don t be intimidated by her. intimidate vt. 恐吓,威胁 A: He was completely intoxicated after coming home from the pub last night. B: Yes, I knew he had a lot to drink. intoxicate vt. 1.使喝醉;2.使陶醉,使欣喜若狂 A: The details in the painting are exceptionally intricate. B: Yes, it must have taken a long time to complete. intricate a. 错综复杂的,复杂精细的 A: Did you enjoy the novel I lent you? B: It was excellent, the plot was full of intrigue and mystery. intrigue vt. 激起...的好奇心(或兴趣),迷住 vi. 耍阴谋,施诡计 n. 阴谋,诡计,密谋 A: I found a piece of evidence that is intrinsic to our case. |