interval
n
1 ~ (between sth)
(a) time between two events (兩事件中的)間隔時間
the interval between a flash of lightning and the sound of thunder 閃電和雷聲之間的間隙
go out, and return after an interval of half an hour 出去, 隔半小時再回來.
(b) space between two or more things (物體之間的)間隔空間
They planted trees in the intervals between the houses. 他們在房子與房子之間種上了樹.
2 (Brit) short period of time separating parts of a play, film, concert, etc (戲劇、 電影、 音樂會等的)幕間休息, 中間休息
an interval of 15 minutes after the second act 第二幕之後的十五分鐘幕間休息.
3 pause; break in activity 停頓; 中斷
an interval of silence to show respect for the dead 向死者致敬的片刻默哀
He returned to work after an interval in hospital. 他住院一段時間以後又回來上班了. =>Usage at break2 用法見break2.
4 (esp pl 尤作復數) limited period during which sth occurs (某事發生的)一段時間
sunny/showery intervals, ie non-continuous periods of sunshine/rain 間中放晴[有雨]的一段一段時間
She's delirious, but has lucid intervals. 她神志昏亂, 但時而清醒.
5 (music 音) difference in pitch between two notes 音程
an interval of one octave 一個八度音程.
6 (idm 習語) at intervals
(a) with time between 每隔...時間; 間或; 不時; 時而
At intervals she would stop for a rest. 她不時停下來休息.
He comes back to see us at regular intervals. 他每隔一段時間就回 來看看我們.
The runners started at 5-minute intervals. 賽跑的人每隔五分鐘出發一批.
(b) with spaces between 每隔...距離
The trees were planted at 20 ft intervals. 這些樹是每隔20英尺栽種一棵的.