Interlude



GRE

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. ( 活动间的) 暂时休息
• ［英］ n. ( 活动间的) 暂时休息 ( time between two events)
• ［记］ inter（在中间）+lude ( 玩耍) -> 在玩闹之间 -> 休息
• ［例］ Holidays are such short interludes in a life of work.

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Middle English enterlude, from Medieval Latin interludium, from Latin inter- + ludus play — more at ludicrous
• Date: 14th century
• 1. a usually short simple play or dramatic entertainment
• 2. an intervening or interruptive period, space, or event ; interval
• 3. a musical composition inserted between the parts of a longer composition, a drama, or a religious service

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