interlude
interlude — 名詞
1. a brief stretch of time, coming between two longer events or situations, that st
間歇
兩段時間之間短暫不同的時段
a brief stretch of time, coming between two longer events or situations, that stands out because the mood, activity, or feeling is noticeably different from what surrounds it.
After months of heavy fighting, the ceasefire created a rare interlude of calm for the trapped civilians.
經過數月的激烈戰鬥後，停火為受困的平民帶來了一段罕見的平靜間歇。
interlude + of + noun (calm, peace, silence)
The family enjoyed a quiet interlude in the countryside before returning to their busy city routines.
這家人在鄉間享受了一段寧靜的間歇，之後才回到繁忙的城市生活。
adjective + interlude (quiet, peaceful, brief)
Minho burst out laughing, and the comic interlude broke the tension that had filled the meeting room.
Minho 突然大笑起來，這段喜劇般的間歇打破了會議室裡緊繃的氣氛。
A brief interlude of awkward silence followed Élise's announcement before the crowd started cheering.
Élise 宣布消息後，先是一段短暫的尷尬沉默間歇，隨後群眾才開始歡呼。
The long bus ride was bearable because of a pleasant interlude when the driver stopped at a lakeside village.
漫長的巴士車程之所以還能忍受，是因為司機在湖畔村莊停車休息，帶來了一段愉快的間歇。
文法句型
interlude + of + noun phrase
adjective + interlude
用法筆記
Often used with a modifier (adjective or of-phrase) to describe the character of the intervening time, e.g. a peaceful interlude, an interlude of calm.
常見錯誤
2. a short show, musical piece, or comic act that is presented in the middle of a l
插曲
表演中穿插的短節目或樂曲
a short show, musical piece, or comic act that is presented in the middle of a longer play, concert, film, or ceremony to give a change of pace or to cover a scene change.
During the play, a musical interlude allowed the stage crew to change the scenery behind the curtain.
話劇進行期間，一段音樂插曲讓舞台工作人員得以在幕後更換佈景。
musical interlude — common collocation in theatre
The band played a gentle piano interlude between two loud rock numbers.
樂團在兩首喧鬧的搖滾歌曲之間，演奏了一段柔和的鋼琴插曲。
interlude + between + noun phrase (two parts of a performance)
Ravindra composed a short interlude for strings and flute to be performed during the wedding ceremony.
Ravindra 創作了給弦樂與長笛演奏的簡短插曲，準備在婚禮上演出。
The opera's second act opened with a dreamy orchestral interlude that made the audience hold their breath.
歌劇第二幕以一段夢幻般的管弦樂插曲開場，全場觀眾屏息凝神。
Amani's stand-up comedy interlude kept the crowd laughing while the main speaker prepared her notes backstage.
Amani 的喜劇脫口秀插曲讓觀眾笑聲不斷，同時主講人則在後臺準備講稿。
- entr'acte
Specifically refers to a performance between acts of a play; more formal and less common than interlude.
- intermezzo
A short instrumental piece in an opera or larger work; more specialised musical term.
- insert
More general; interlude implies a self-contained piece with some artistic shape.
文法句型
musical / instrumental / comic + interlude
interlude + between + noun phrase
用法筆記
In theatre and music, interlude specifically refers to a short piece performed between larger sections — it is not used for a full-length interval or intermission. The related noun intermission refers to the entire break between acts.