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| 1 | a period of time between two events 间隔时间；间隔期 |
| The normal interval between our meetings is six weeks. 我们召开会议的间隔期通常是6个星期。 |
| Payments are to be resumed after an interval of several months. 付款将在几个月的间隔期后恢复。 |
| at regular/monthly/10-minute etc intervals Progress is reviewed at monthly intervals. 每月回顾一次取得的进展。 |
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| 2 | BRITISH a short break between the parts of something such as a play or concert （戏剧、音乐会等的）幕间休息，中间休息 |
| How long is the interval? 幕间休息时间有多长？ |
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| 3 | a space or distance between two things 间隔的空间；间隔的距离 |
| There are pillars at 3-foot intervals for reinforcement. 每隔3英尺都有梁柱用于加固。 |
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| 4 | technical a difference in pitch between two musical notes 音程 |
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| - | at intervals
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| 1 | sometimes 有时；时不时 | It may be necessary to stop at intervals and go back over key points in the lesson. 可能有必要不时停下来复习一下该课的重点。 | |
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| 2 | with spaces of a regular length 相隔一定距离 | The route was marked with yellow paint at intervals along the way. 这条路每隔一定距离都被用黄色油漆标记了路线。 | |
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