주의력, 기억력 또는 판단력의 일시적인 실수나 착오.
A temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment.
예문:
"A brief lapse of memory caused her to forget the keys inside the car."
"The pilot's momentary lapse of concentration was nearly disastrous."
두 사건 사이에 흐른 시간의 경과나 간격.
An interval or passage of time.
예문:
"There was a ten-year lapse between the first and second editions of the book."
"The long lapse of time made it difficult for the witness to recall details."
권리나 특권이 사용되지 않거나 절차를 밟지 않아 소멸되는 것.
The termination of a right or privilege through disuse or failure to follow appropriate procedures.
예문:
"The lapse of the contract was due to a failure to meet the renewal deadline."
"The policy's lapse left the homeowner without coverage during the storm."
권리, 합의 또는 자격이 갱신되지 않아 효력을 잃다.
To become invalid because it is not used, claimed, or renewed.
예문:
"Your library card will lapse if you don't use it at least once a year."
"The offer will lapse at midnight if it is not accepted in writing."
점차 더 낮은 상태로 빠지거나 이전의 행동 방식으로 되돌아가다.
To pass gradually into an inferior state or revert to a previous style of behavior.
예문:
"The old house had lapsed into a state of complete disrepair."
"The meeting lapsed into a heated debate about the budget."
특정 종교나 교리의 규칙과 관습을 더 이상 따르지 않게 되다.
To cease to follow the rules and practices of a religion or doctrine.
예문:
"Many followers lapsed during the period of intense social change."
"He was considered a lapsed Catholic because he no longer attended Mass."