lapse

• 名词，指因疏忽而造成的暂时性差错，或连续过程中的中断、暂停，也指未能维持原有标准或状态。

A noun referring to a temporary mistake due to inattention, a break or intermission in a continuous process, or a failure to maintain a previous standard or condition.

1. Mistake from inattentionB2formal

   A temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment.

   疏忽导致的失误

   • It was just a momentary lapse of concentration.
   • He had a memory lapse and forgot her name.
   • A lapse in judgment led to the accident.

   同义词blundererrorgaffemisstepmistakeoversightslipslip-up

   反义词attentioncarefulnessvigilance

2. Break or intermissionB2formal

   A period of time between two events or occurrences.

   间隔

   • After a lapse of several years, they met again.
   • There was a lapse of silence before he spoke.
   • The contract expired after a lapse of time.

   同义词breakgaphiatusinterludeintermissionintervallullpauserecess

3. Failure to maintain a standardB2formal

   A decline or fall from a previous higher standard, state, or level.

   失误

   • The company suffered a lapse in quality control.
   • His moral lapse was widely criticized.
   • A lapse in security allowed the breach to happen.

   同义词declinedeteriorationdrop-offfallregressionrelapseretrogressionslumpweakening

   反义词advanceascentimprovementrise

• 动词，表示逐渐进入不太活跃或不太理想的状态，或指因时间流逝或未使用而丧失权利、特权或协议。

A verb used to indicate the act of gradually falling into a less active or less desirable state, or of a right, privilege, or agreement becoming invalid due to time or disuse.

1. Pass into a state or conditionB2formal

   To gradually pass into a particular, often less active or less desirable, state or condition.

   陷入某种状态

   • After the excitement, the conversation lapsed into silence.
   • He lapsed into a deep sleep after the long journey.
   • The country lapsed into chaos after the government fell.

   同义词driftfallregressrevertsinkslideslip

   反义词continueendurepersistremainstay

2. End or become invalidB2formal

   To come to an end, especially after a period of time, or to become no longer valid or active.

   失效

   • My gym membership lapsed last month.
   • The contract will lapse if not renewed by Friday.
   • His interest in the project lapsed after a few weeks.

   同义词endexpirerun outterminate

   反义词continuepersistremain

3. Drop to a lower levelC1formal

   To fall back to a lower standard, especially in terms of morals, behavior, or quality.

   堕落

   • He lapsed from his usual high standards of conduct.
   • The company's service quality lapsed after the management change.
   • She never lapsed in her dedication to the cause.

   同义词backslidedeclinedeterioratefallregresssink

   反义词advanceascendimproveprogressrise

4. Return to bad behaviorB2formal

   To go back to a previous, undesirable habit or pattern of behavior.

   重蹈覆辙

   • After months of sobriety, he lapsed back into drinking.
   • She lapsed into her old habit of procrastination.
   • The patient lapsed into a state of depression.

   同义词backslidefall backrecidivateregressrelapserevert

   反义词perseverereform

5. Let slip or fail to maintainC1formal

   To fail to maintain something, such as attention, a habit, or a right, often unintentionally.

   疏忽

   • He lapsed in his attention during the lecture.
   • She lapsed from her strict diet for just one day.
   • The company lapsed in its safety protocols.

   同义词abandondiscontinuedropforgoneglectrelinquish

   反义词continuekeepmaintainobservepreservesustainuphold

6. Pass by (of time)B2formal

   To pass or elapse, especially gradually or without being noticed.

   流逝（指时间）

   • Several minutes lapsed before anyone spoke.
   • A year lapsed between their last meeting and this one.
   • Time lapsed quickly as they worked on the project.

   同义词elapseflowgo bypassslip away