intervention
Meaning: The act of becoming involved in a situation to change or improve it
Intervention is the act of deliberately becoming involved in a situation to improve it or prevent it from getting worse. It is commonly used in medical contexts (medical intervention), political contexts (military intervention), and social contexts (family intervention for addiction).
Examples
- The doctor recommended surgical intervention to correct the problem. 医生建议通过手术干预来纠正这个问题。El médico recomendó intervención quirúrgica para corregir el problema.医師は問題を修正するために外科的介入を勧めた。의사는 문제를 교정하기 위해 외과적 개입을 권했다.
- The UN called for international intervention to end the conflict. 联合国呼吁国际干预以结束冲突。La ONU pidió una intervención internacional para poner fin al conflicto.国連は紛争を終結させるための国際介入を求めた。유엔은 분쟁을 종식시키기 위한 국제적 개입을 촉구했다.
- Early intervention is crucial for children with learning difficulties. 早期干预对有学习困难的儿童至关重要。La intervención temprana es crucial para los niños con dificultades de aprendizaje.学習障害のある子どもには早期介入が重要だ。학습 장애가 있는 아동에게는 조기 개입이 중요하다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin 'interventionem' meaning 'a coming between', from 'intervenire' (to come between, intervene), from 'inter-' (between) + 'venire' (to come). Related to 'convene', 'avenue', 'adventure', and 'venue'.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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