a period of time between two events during which something different happens （两事件之间的）间歇；插入事件 a romantic interlude (= a short romantic relationship) 短暂的恋爱 Apart from a brief interlude of peace, the war lasted nine years. 除了一段短暂的和平，那场战争持续了九年。
Extra Examplesa peaceful interlude between periods of intense activity 剧烈活动之间的一段平静 interludes of calm 几段短暂的平静期 She knew that their romantic interlude would soon be drawing to a close. 她知道他们短暂的恋爱很快就要走向终点。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- brief
- romantic
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- interlude between
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a short period of time between the parts of a play, film, etc. （戏剧、电影等的）幕间休息 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- brief
- romantic
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a short piece of music or a talk, etc. played or given between the parts of a play or film or between other pieces of music 幕间乐曲（或节目、表演） a musical interlude between two the acts of the play 该剧两幕之间的音乐插曲 The album includes short instrumental interludes between the songs. 这张专辑包括歌曲之间的短乐器间奏。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- brief
- romantic
- peaceful
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- interlude between
- interlude in
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Word OriginMiddle English (originally denoting a light dramatic entertainment): from medieval Latin interludium, from inter- ‘between’ + ludus ‘play’.