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interval

/ˈɪntərvəl/

An interval is a period of time between two events or actions. It can also describe the space between two objects or musical notes.

例文

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1

We had a short interval for a snack during the long movie.

We had a short interval for a snack during the long movie.

2

The experiment was conducted at regular intervals of ten minutes.

The experiment was conducted at regular intervals of ten minutes.

3

Let's grab a coffee during the interval of the play.

Let's grab a coffee during the interval of the play.

語族

名詞
interval
形容詞
intervallic
関連
interlude
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'val' in interval as a 'valley' between two hills (events).

クイックテスト

The buses to the city center run at 20-minute ___.

正解!

正解は: intervals

例文

1

We had a short interval for a snack during the long movie.

everyday

We had a short interval for a snack during the long movie.

2

The experiment was conducted at regular intervals of ten minutes.

formal

The experiment was conducted at regular intervals of ten minutes.

3

Let's grab a coffee during the interval of the play.

informal

Let's grab a coffee during the interval of the play.

4

The researchers measured the time interval between the two reactions.

academic

The researchers measured the time interval between the two reactions.

5

There will be a brief interval between the morning and afternoon presentations.

business

There will be a brief interval between the morning and afternoon presentations.

語族

名詞
interval
形容詞
intervallic
関連
interlude

よく使う組み合わせ

at regular intervals at regular intervals
time interval time interval
short interval short interval
ten-minute interval ten-minute interval
brief interval brief interval

よく使うフレーズ

at intervals

at intervals

interval training

interval training

at regular intervals

at regular intervals

よく混同される語

interval vs period

A period is a length of time something lasts, while an interval is the gap between two specific points.

interval vs intermission

Intermission is specifically for breaks in performances; interval is more general for time or space.

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使い方のコツ

Use 'interval' when you want to emphasize the gap or the space between two things happening.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use 'period' when they specifically mean the gap between two events; use 'interval' for the gap.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'val' in interval as a 'valley' between two hills (events).

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語源

From the Latin 'intervallum', which originally meant the space between two palisades or walls.

文法パターン

countable noun plural: intervals often used with the preposition 'at' (at intervals)
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文化的な背景

In British English, 'the interval' is the standard term for a break in a theater play, whereas Americans usually say 'intermission'.

クイックテスト

The buses to the city center run at 20-minute ___.

正解!

正解は: intervals

関連フレーズ

Timeの関連語

lifetime

A1

A lifetime is the entire period of time that a person is alive. It can also refer to the length of time that an object, like a machine, works correctly.

Monday

A1

Monday is the day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. In many parts of the world, it is regarded as the first day of the working and school week.

Tuesday

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Tuesday is the third day of the week, positioned between Monday and Wednesday. In most Western cultures and business environments, it is regarded as the second day of the standard work week.

Thursday

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Thursday is the day of the week that comes after Wednesday and before Friday. It is typically considered the fourth day of the working week in most Western countries.

Saturday

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Saturday is the day of the week that follows Friday and comes before Sunday. It is widely considered the first day of the weekend and is typically a day for rest or leisure in many cultures.

Sunday

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Sunday is the seventh day of the week, positioned between Saturday and Monday. In many parts of the world, it is considered the final day of the weekend and is typically a day for rest or religious activities.

weekend

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The weekend is the period of time at the end of the week, typically including Saturday and Sunday. It is generally a time when people do not work or attend school and use the time for rest or leisure.

yesterday

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Yesterday refers to the day immediately before today. It is used to describe events, actions, or states that occurred in the very recent past, specifically one day ago.

day after tomorrow

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The day that comes after the one that follows today. It refers to a point in time two days into the future from the current day.

day before yesterday

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The day that occurred immediately before yesterday, referring to two days ago from today. It is used to pinpoint a specific time in the recent past in relation to the current day.

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