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interstices

/ɪnˈtɜːstɪsiːz/ /ɪnˈtɜːstɪsɪz/

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noun

隙間, 間隙

A small opening or space between objects, especially adjacent objects or objects set closely together, as between cords in a rope or components of a multiconductor electrical cable or between atoms in a crystal.

Examples :

"Sunlight streamed through the interstices of the closed window blinds, creating stripes of light on the floor. "

閉じた窓のブラインドの隙間から太陽光が差し込み、床に光の縞模様を作り出した。

space part material structure gap

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noun

隙間, 間隙

A fragment of space.

Examples :

"Dust bunnies gathered in the interstices between the floorboards. "

埃の塊が、床板の隙間にたまった。

space gap part structure

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noun

間隔、隙間

An interval of time required by the Roman Catholic Church between the attainment of different degrees of an order.

Examples :

"The strict rules of the seminary mandated significant interstices between ordination as a deacon and eventual priesthood, allowing time for reflection and further study. "

神学校の厳格な規則は、助祭としての叙階と最終的な司祭職の間に重要な間隔を義務付け、熟考とさらなる研究のための時間を許しました。

religion theology time

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noun

合間, 隙間

(by extension) A small interval of time free to be spent on activities other than one's primary goal.

Examples :

"During the conference, I used the small interstices between sessions to answer urgent emails. "

会議中、セッションの合間に、緊急のメールに返信しました。

time gap period