intermission

英 [ɪntə'mɪʃ(ə)n]美 ['ɪntɚ'mɪʃən]
  • n. 幕间休息；暂停；中断
GRE

中文词源

intermission 幕间休息

inter-,在内，在中间，相互，-miss,送走，离开，词源同mission,omit.引申词义空档，空出来，幕间休息。

英文词源

intermission (n.)
early 15c., from Latin intermissionem (nominative intermissio) "interruption," noun of action from past participle stem of intermittere "to leave off," from inter- "between" (see inter-) + mittere "let go, send" (see mission).
Intermission is used in U.S. for what we call an interval (in a musical or dramatic performance). Under the influence of LOVE OF THE LONG WORD, it is beginning to infiltrate here and should be repelled; our own word does very well. [H.W. Fowler, "Modern English Usage," 1926]

双语例句

1. Coffee was served during the intermission.
幕间休息时有咖啡供应。
来自《权威词典》
2. The violinist resumed playing after the intermission.
幕间休息之后,那小提琴手又重新开始演奏.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. Fraser did not perform until after intermission.
弗雷泽直到中场休息之后才上场。
来自辞典例句
4. During the intermission, let's go out for some fresh air.
幕间休息时, 我们出去呼吸呼吸新鲜空气吧.
来自辞典例句
5. The violinist resumed playing after intermission.
幕间休息后,小提琴家继续演奏.
来自辞典例句