interval
/ˈɪntəvəl/ · /ˈɪntərvəl/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4452 in the learning path
间隔；间距
Definitions
n. A period or distance between events or objects.
间隔；间距
n. A short break between parts of a performance.
幕间休息
Example
There was a short interval between the two calls.
两通电话之间隔了一小会儿。
Taking breaks at regular intervals can help students maintain concentration during long periods of study.
长时间学习时，定时休息有助于学生保持专注。
Collocations
- at regular intervals
- a short interval
- a time interval
- during the interval
Synonyms
- gap
- break
Usage tip
at intervals表示每隔一段时间或距离。
FAQ
- What does interval mean?
- A period or distance between events or objects. A short break between parts of a performance.
- How is interval pronounced?
- UK /ˈɪntəvəl/, US /ˈɪntərvəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
