lapse into
phrasal verblapse into something
- to gradually pass into a worse or less active state or condition
（逐渐）陷入，进入 - to lapse into unconsciousness/a coma
逐渐失去知觉／陷入昏迷状态 - She lapsed into silence again.
她又陷入了沉默。
- to lapse into unconsciousness/a coma
- to start speaking or behaving in a different way, often one that is less acceptable
说话或举止显得异常（常令人难以接受） - He soon lapsed back into his old ways.
他很快又犯老毛病了。
- He soon lapsed back into his old ways.