干预
To involve oneself in a situation to alter its course or outcome, often used in policy, economics, or medical contexts.
Examples
3 of 5早期的教育干预对儿童的发展至关重要。
Early educational intervention is crucial for a child's development.
医生通过手术干预了患者的病情。
The doctor intervened in the patient's condition through surgery.
这是他们家里的事，我们不方便干预。
This is their family matter; it's not appropriate for us to intervene.
Word Family
Memory Tip
干 (do/action) + 预 (prepare/participate). Taking action to change the participating course.
Quick Quiz
当市场失灵时，通常需要政府的___来恢复秩序。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 干预
Examples
早期的教育干预对儿童的发展至关重要。
academicEarly educational intervention is crucial for a child's development.
医生通过手术干预了患者的病情。
formalThe doctor intervened in the patient's condition through surgery.
这是他们家里的事，我们不方便干预。
everydayThis is their family matter; it's not appropriate for us to intervene.
央行可能会通过调整利率来干预汇率。
businessThe central bank might intervene in exchange rates by adjusting interest rates.
你别老是干预我的决定。
informalDon't always interfere with my decisions.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
干预政策
intervention policy
无权干预
have no right to intervene
Often Confused With
干涉 (interfere) has a stronger negative connotation of meddling, while 干预 (intervene) is more neutral or professional.
Usage Notes
Frequently used in IELTS discussions about economy (market intervention) or health (medical intervention).
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '干扰' (to disturb/distract).
Memory Tip
干 (do/action) + 预 (prepare/participate). Taking action to change the participating course.
Word Origin
干 (involve) + 预 (participate).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
当市场失灵时，通常需要政府的___来恢复秩序。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 干预
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