释义 |
lapse /læps/ ●ˈlapse into sth1. to pass gradually into a worse or less active state or condition (逐渐)进入,陷入◆They lapsed into silence. 他们陷入沉默。◆The country lapsed into chaos. 国家陷入混乱。◆to lapse into unconsciousness / a coma 逐渐失去知觉/陷入昏迷OBJ silence, unconsciousness2. to start speaking or behaving in a different way, often one that is less acceptable (言行)出现(异常)◆She lapses into English when she can’t think of a word in French. 她想不出法语词时就用英语。[v + prep] |