lapse
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a small mistake from forgetting or not paying attention
A small lapse in memory made her forget her keys.
记忆中的一个小疏忽让她忘了带钥匙。
a break or gap in time between events
There was a long lapse between their meetings.
他们的会议之间有很长的时间间隔。
a temporary failure to behave well
His rude comment was a rare lapse in his usual kindness.
他粗鲁的评论是他一贯善良中罕见的失态。
to end or become invalid because time has passed
The agreement will lapse if not renewed by next month.
如果下个月前不续签,协议将失效。
to slowly stop or fade away
The old tradition began to lapse as fewer people practiced it.
随着实践的人越来越少,这个古老的传统开始逐渐消失。
to stop following a religion or belief
She lapsed from her faith during difficult times.
在困难时期,她背离了自己的信仰。