interrupt
/ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/verb
with obj.
1
- stop the continuous progress of (an activity or process)中止, 中断, 打断 （活动或过程）：
the buzzer interrupted his thoughts.
蜂鸣器打断了他的沉思。
1.1
- stop (someone speaking) by saying or doing something打断, 打岔（某人讲话）：
'Of course ...' Shepherd began, but his son interrupted him
“当然了…”谢泼德开始说道, 但是他儿子打断了他
with direct speech 'Hold on, ' he interrupted.“别挂断,"他打断说。
2
- break the continuity of (a line or surface)打破（线条或平面的）连续性：
the coastal plain is interrupted by chains of large lagoons.
沿海平原被链状大礁湖隔断。
2.1
- obstruct (something, especially a view)遮断, 阻碍（尤指视线）。
派生词
interruptible
adjectiveinterruption
nouninterruptive
adjective词源
late Middle English: from Latin interrupt- 'broken， interrupted'， from the verb interrumpere, from inter- 'between' + rumpere 'to break'.