interpose

verb

He interposed himself between the two arguing friends.

意味（1）

(transitive) To insert something (or oneself) between other things.

to interpose a screen between the eye and the light

意味（2）

(transitive) To interrupt a conversation by introducing a different subject or making a comment.

As one who in his journey bates at Noone,

Though bent on speed, so her the Archangel paused

Betwixt the world destroyed and world restored,

If Adam aught perhaps might interpose;

Then with transition sweet new Speech resumes.

意味（3）

(transitive) To offer (one's help or services).

意味（4）

(intransitive) To be inserted between parts or things; to come between.

Suppose, unlook’d for in a scene so rude,

Long hid by interposing hill or wood,

Some mansion neat and elegantly dress’d,

By some kind hospitable heart possess’d

Offer him warmth, security and rest;

意味（5）

(intransitive) To intervene in a dispute, or in a conversation.