意味(日本語)

(時の)経過、誤り、手抜かり、推移する(手がすべる)

語源

• lab-, laps- : L.lapsare = to slip(すべる), glide(すべる)

意味(英語)

• (verb-intransitive) To fall from a previous level or standard, as of accomplishment, quality, or conduct: lapse into bad habits; a team that lapsed into mediocrity halfway through the season.
• (verb-intransitive) To deviate from a prescribed or accepted way: lapse into heresy.
• (verb-intransitive) To pass gradually or smoothly; slip: lapse into reverie.
• (verb-intransitive) To come to an end, especially gradually or temporarily: He realized that his attention had lapsed and he hadn't heard the assignment.
• (verb-intransitive) To be no longer valid or active; expire: She allowed her membership to lapse after the first year.

例文

• The mayor is apologizing, saying he's deeply sorry for what he calls a lapse of judgment.