干扰

gān rǎo
verbIntermediate💡 to interfere
💻Technology
technical

To disrupt or obstruct the normal functioning of a system, signal, or process.

干扰信号会导致通信中断。

Interference signals can cause communication interruptions.

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Commonly used in electronics, telecommunications, and signal processing contexts.

general

To disturb or disrupt a person's concentration or activities.

请不要干扰正在工作的同事。

Please do not disturb the colleagues who are working.

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Used in everyday contexts to refer to unwanted interruptions.

🏥Medicine
technical

To interfere with a biological or chemical process, often in a medical context.

某些药物可能会干扰正常的代谢过程。

Some medications may interfere with normal metabolic processes.

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Used in medical and pharmacological discussions.

Collocations

电磁干扰electromagnetic interference信号干扰signal interference干扰源source of interference

Related Phrases

干扰信号phrase
interference signal
干扰电流phrase
interference current

💡Pro Tip

Technical vs. General Usage

In technical fields, '干扰' often refers to signal or system disruptions, while in general contexts, it can mean causing disturbances to people or activities.

Gold Rule

Precision in Context

Always consider the context when using '干扰' to ensure the correct nuance is conveyed, especially in technical versus everyday language.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '干' (to interfere) and '扰' (to disturb), reflecting the action of disrupting normal operations or processes.

📝Usage Notes

In technical contexts, '干扰' often refers to the disruption of signals or systems. In everyday language, it can mean causing disturbances or interruptions.

Word Breakdown

to interfere
root
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to disturb
root
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