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interstices

/ɪnˈtɜːstɪsiːz/ /ɪnˈtɜːstɪsɪz/

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noun

缝隙，空隙

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. "

阳光透过紧闭的百叶窗叶片之间的缝隙射进来，在地板上形成了条纹状的光影。

space part material structure gap

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noun

缝隙，空隙。

A fragment of space.

Examples :

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

灰尘球聚集在地板条之间的缝隙里。

space gap part structure

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noun

间隔期, 空档期

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. "

神学院的严格规定要求在执事授职和最终晋升为神父之间留出相当长的间隔期 (jiàngéqī)，以便有时间反思和进一步学习。

religion theology time

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noun

闲暇, 空隙时间

(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. "

会议期间，我利用会议间隙的闲暇时间来回复紧急邮件。

time gap period