Intrude



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解释

GRE 红宝书

• v. 强行引入; 闯入
• ［英］ v. 强行引入 ( to force upon others) ; 闯入 ( obtrude; interlope)
• ［记］ in ( 进入) +trude ( 突出) -> 突进去 -> 闯入
• ［同］ 同根词: extrude ( 压出, 逐出)
• ［例］ He intruded his own ideas into the argument.

Webster Collegiate

verb (intruded; intruding)

• Etymology: Middle English, from Latin intrudere to thrust in, from in- + trudere to thrust — more at threat
• Date: 15th century
• intransitive verb
  • 1. to thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
  • 2. to enter as a geological intrusion
• transitive verb
  • 1. to thrust or force in or upon someone or something especially without permission, welcome, or fitness <intruded himself into their lives>
  • 2. to cause to enter as if by force
• ? intruder noun

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