intervening

• 指位于两个事物之间，在时间、空间或顺序上居中，起到间隔、过渡或中介作用。

Describes something that comes between two things in time, space, or sequence.

1. Occurring between events or points in timeB2formal

   Happening or existing in the time or space between two other events or points.

   中间的

   • In the intervening years, the town grew significantly.
   • The intervening period was filled with uncertainty.
   • He forgot what happened during the intervening hours.

   同义词in-betweenintermediatemiddlemidway

• 指介入、干预某情况，尤指为防止或改变结果而插手；也可指在争吵或冲突中进行调解。

A verb used to indicate the act of coming between or interfering in a situation, especially to prevent or alter a result.

1. Interfere or mediateB2formal

   To become involved in a situation in order to change its outcome, often to prevent harm or resolve a conflict.

   干预

   • The teacher intervened to stop the argument between the students.
   • The United Nations intervened in the conflict to negotiate peace.
   • He intervened when he saw the child being bullied.

   同义词actarbitrateintercedeinterfereinterposemediatenegotiatestep in

   反义词abstaindisregardignoreneglect

2. Occur between eventsB2formal

   To happen or occur between two points in time or between other events.

   发生于其间

   • Several months intervened between the first and second meeting.
   • A brief silence intervened before she answered.
   • The holiday intervened, delaying the project's completion.

   同义词elapseinterpose

3. Interrupt or come betweenB2formal

   To come between people or things, often to prevent something from happening.

   干预

   • The security guard intervened when the fight broke out.
   • She intervened in the conversation to correct a mistake.
   • The government intervened to stabilize the economy.

   同义词intercedeinterfereinterposemediatestep in

   反义词abstainavoidignoreleaveneglectwithdraw