lapse

lapse

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  • (verb-intransitive) To be no longer valid or active; expire: She allowed her membership to lapse after the first year.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.

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語源が同じ単語を一緒に覚えよう

collapse

collapse

崩壊する、意気消沈する(共に滑り落ちる)

語源

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

collapsible-able

collapsible-able

折りたためる(崩すことができる)

語源

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

【広告】

elapse

elapse

(時が)経過する(時がすべって行く) ◇ex+laps

語源

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

relapse

relapse

再び邪道、邪宗に返る、病気がぶりかえす(すべり返る)

語源

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