vt.

1. 插入；嵌入[（+in/into/between）]
   He inserted the wooden peg into the hole.

   他将木栓嵌入洞中。

2. 把（人造卫星等）射入（轨道）[（+into）]
3. 插（话等）；添写[（+in/into/between）]
   The book would be improved by inserting another chapter.

   这本书如果再插入一个章节就更好了。

4. 刊登（广告等）[（+in）]
   They inserted an advertisement in the newspaper.

   他们在这家报纸上刊登一则广告。

5. （缝纫中）镶，补[（+in/on）]
   She inserted a patch in the sleeve.

   她给袖子打了个补丁。

n.[C]

1. 插入物
2. （书中的）插页；夹在报刊中的散页广告
   The magazine contains a special insert about holidays abroad.

   这本杂志有一张关于国外度假的特别插页。

3. （电影中的）插入镜头；插入场面；插入广告
4. 镶嵌物；镶块

v.

1. place, fit, or incorporate (something) in something else.
   ▸include (text) in a piece of writing.
   ▸Biology  incorporate (a piece of genetic material) into a chromosome.
2. (be inserted) Anatomy  & Zoology  (of a muscle or other organ) be attached to a part, especially that which is moved.

n.

1. a loose page or section in a magazine, typically one carrying an advertisement.
2. an ornamental section of cloth inserted into a garment.
3. a shot inserted in a film or video.