词组 | butt in |
释义 | butt in 1. butt in to interrupt a conversation or someone who is speaking in a rude way, by saying something when it is not your turn to speak: ▪ The Minister complained that the interviewer kept butting in while he was trying to answer the questions. ▪ Sorry, I don't mean to butt in, but if you want a lift, Sarah, I need to leave now. ■ SIMILAR TO: interrupt, ↑butt in, ↑muscle in 2. butt in AmE informal to become involved in a situation when you are not wanted, for example because it is private: ▪ My neighbors are always butting in, wanting to know exactly what I'm doing. ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑interfere buttinsky n C AmE informal a person who tries to become involved in a situation when they are not wanted: ▪ Dealing with Buttinsky is never easy. Be firm without being hostile. |
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