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Intermission Meaning in English

word

/ˌɪntɝˈmɪʃən/
in-ter-MISH-uhn
/ˌɪntəmˈɪʃən/
in-tuh-MISH-uhn

释义

A short break or pause in the middle of a performance, such as a play, concert, or movie, usually for the audience to rest or get refreshments.

用法与细微差别

Used mainly in theater, concerts, and older or special film showings (not with regular movies). Synonyms: 'interval' (UK, esp. theater). Used formally. Not to be confused with 'break' or 'pause', which are more general.

例句

There will be a 15-minute intermission during the play.

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The concert started late after the intermission.

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People left their seats for snacks during the intermission.

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Let's meet in the lobby at intermission.

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The movie had no intermission, so we watched straight through.

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During intermission, the actors changed their costumes.

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