interposition
noun [ C or U ] formal uk/ˌɪn.tə.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ us/ˌɪn.t̬ɚ.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
插入，介入
the act of putting something between two things, people, or groups, or into the middle of something
the interposition of a U.N. peacekeeping force 联合国维和部队的介入
The interposition of this word completely changes the meaning of the phrase. 这个词的插入完全改变了这句话的含义。
介入|插手|调停
the act of getting involved in a situation in order to influence it
He obtained the post through the interposition of a friend. 通过一个朋友的帮助，他获得了这个职位。
They believed these were the interpositions of the devil. 我们相信这些是恶势力的入侵。
See: interpose
- More examples
- The operation involved the interposition of a vein graft between two arteries.
- They believed this could not have happened without the interposition of Divine Providence.
- the unwarranted interposition of the authorities