แทรก
insert
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- 1 insert、squeeze in、interrupt、interweave
This word describes going into, or putting something into, a gap or an existing sequence, such as between objects, among people, during a conversation, or within a document.
insert、squeeze in、interrupt、interweave
It means to enter between existing things or to place something within an existing space, order, conversation, or piece of content.
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Learning notes
Explanation
The central image is entering, or putting something into, an existing gap or an ongoing sequence. It can describe inserting a physical object, squeezing through a crowd with แทรกตัวเข้าไป, interrupting speech with พูดแทรก, or inserting an image into a document with แทรกรูป. It can also be used more abstractly for weaving jokes, comments, or explanations into a larger piece of content. แทรก can function both intransitively, when someone or something enters, and transitively, when a person inserts something. It is a neutral word used in both everyday conversation and written or technical contexts.
Usage
It is commonly used when slipping paper or a card into a gap, squeezing into a crowd or tight space, or interjecting during a conversation. It is also standard in document editing and computer contexts for inserting images, text, rows, or other content.
Caution
Use เพิ่ม when the main idea is simply increasing an amount or adding more, especially at the end. แทรก emphasizes insertion within something that already exists. For interfering in another person's affairs or authority, the compound แทรกแซง is normally used. When แทรก refers to interrupting speech or cutting into an order, it can imply rude or inconsiderate behavior.
Differences from similar words
1 insert synonyms
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ขัดจังหวะ focuses on disrupting or stopping an ongoing action or speech. แทรก describes putting a remark or action into the middle of it, which may cause an interruption.
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สอด commonly refers to physically slipping an object into a narrow opening. แทรก has a wider range, including squeezing among people and inserting something into speech or writing.
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เพิ่ม means to increase an amount or add more in a broad sense. แทรก specifically places something within an existing space, order, or flow.