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 katika

link 26.02.2009 12:36 
Subject: interfere
Can anybody please tell me the difference between the usage of interfere WITH and interfere IN?
Thank you in advance!

 lanusia

link 26.02.2009 14:21 
to interfere in - to involve yourself in a situation when your involvement is not wanted or is not helpful
e.g. Interfering in other people's relationships is always a mistake.

interfere with sth (SPOIL) phrasal verb
1 to prevent something from working effectively or from developing successfully:
Even a low level of noise interferes with my concentration.

2 If something interferes with radio or television signals, it stops you from getting good sound or pictures.

interfere with sb (TOUCH) phrasal verb UK DISAPPROVING
to touch a child in a sexual manner:
He was sent to prison for interfering with little boys.

 North

link 26.02.2009 14:26 
Note: interfere with - BE - to molest smb. sexually.( хотя сейчас это не всегда так уж обязательно)
imho: interfere in - вмешиваться
interfere with - мешать, отрицательно влиять

 

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