insert

1. V-T If you insert an object into something, you put the object inside it. 插入; 嵌入

He took a small key from his pocket and slowly inserted it into the lock. 他從衣袋里掏出一把小鑰匙，然后緩緩地將其插入鎖孔里。

2. insertionN-VAR 插入; 嵌入

...the first experiment involving the insertion of a new gene into a human being. …首次把新基因嵌入人體的實驗。

3. V-T If you insert a comment into a piece of writing or a speech, you add it. (在文件或講話中) 插入; 添加

They joined with the monarchists to insert a clause calling for a popular vote on the issue. 他們與君主制主義者一起添加了一個條款，要求對該問題進行全民投票表決。

4. insertionN-VAR 插入; 添加

...an item for insertion in the programme. …插入節(jié)目中的一則消息。

5. N-COUNT An insert is something that is inserted somewhere, especially an advertisement on a piece of paper that is placed between the pages of a book or magazine. 插入物; (尤指書刊中的) 活頁廣告

Sunday is the preferred day for advertising inserts in newspapers. 星期天是添加廣告插頁的最佳日子。