lapses
US /ˈlæpsɪz/
UK /ˈlæpsɪz/
名词
1.
疏忽, 失误, 差错
a temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment
示例:
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He attributed the error to a momentary lapse in concentration.
他把这个错误归咎于一时的疏忽。
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The security breach was due to a serious lapse in protocol.
安全漏洞是由于协议的严重失误造成的。
2.
间隔, 停顿, 间歇
a period of time that passes; an interval
示例:
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After a long lapse, they finally met again.
经过漫长的间隔，他们终于再次相遇。
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There was a brief lapse in the conversation.
谈话中出现了一个短暂的停顿。
3.
失效, 终止, 废止
the termination of a right or privilege through disuse or failure to follow appropriate procedures
示例:
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The insurance policy went into lapse due to unpaid premiums.
由于未支付保费，保险单失效了。
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His membership lapsed after he failed to renew it.
由于未能续订，他的会员资格失效了。
动词
1.
失效, 终止, 消失
to cease to maintain (a right or privilege)
示例:
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If you don't pay the premium, your policy will lapse.
如果您不支付保费，您的保单将失效。
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His good habits began to lapse after he moved.
搬家后，他的好习惯开始消失。
2.
恶化, 下降, 退步
to revert to an earlier state or a lower standard
示例:
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After a period of improvement, the patient's condition began to lapse.
经过一段时间的改善，患者的病情开始恶化。
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He was careful not to let his standards lapse.
他小心翼翼，不让自己的标准下降。