Definitions
n. a brief failure of attention, judgment, or memory
疏忽；短暂失误
n. a period of time between two events
时间间隔
v. to end because something has not been renewed or maintained
到期失效；终止
Example
A brief lapse in concentration made me miss my stop.
我一时走神，坐过了站。
Even a minor lapse in judgment can undermine public confidence in the management of essential services.
即使是轻微的判断失误，也可能削弱公众对基本公共服务管理的信心。
Collocations
- a lapse in concentration
- a lapse of judgment
- a time lapse
- let a policy lapse
Synonyms
- oversight
- slip
Usage tip
失误常用a lapse in；时间间隔用a lapse of。
FAQ
- What does lapse mean?
- a brief failure of attention, judgment, or memory a period of time between two events to end because something has not been renewed or maintained
- How is lapse pronounced?
- UK /læps/, US /læps/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
