elapse
/ɪˈlæps/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #5998 in the learning path
时间流逝
Definitions
v. for a period of time to pass
时间流逝
Example
Several minutes elapsed before the bus finally arrived.
过了几分钟，公交车终于来了。
Several years may elapse before environmental policies produce measurable improvements in urban air quality.
环境政策可能要经过数年才能使城市空气质量出现可衡量的改善。
Collocations
- time elapses
- years elapse
- elapsed time
Synonyms
- pass
Usage tip
不及物动词，以时间作主语，不能直接接宾语。
FAQ
- What does elapse mean?
- for a period of time to pass
- How is elapse pronounced?
- UK /ɪˈlæps/, US /ɪˈlæps/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
