lapse into — to gradually return to a previous and usually worse state, condition, or way of behaving
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to gradually return to a previous and usually worse state, condition, or way of behaving
Pronunciation (IPA): /læps ˈɪntuː/
Korean meaning: 점차적으로 이전 상태나 습관으로 되돌아가다 (보통 나쁜 상태로)
Korean pronunciation: **랩**스 **인**투
Example Sentences
- The patient lapsed into unconsciousness during the surgery.
- Without proper maintenance, the garden lapsed into a wild, overgrown mess.
- The meeting was so boring that everyone lapsed into silence and started checking their phones.
lapse into
NOUN//læps ˈɪntuː//
to gradually return to a previous and usually worse state, condition, or way of behaving
to gradually return to a previous and usually worse state, condition, or way of behaving
He seemed to heal, but now collapse - another relapse into darkness
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'lapsus'(떨어지다)에서 유래된 동사구로, 시간이 흘러 서서히 이전 상태로 '미끄러져 떨어진다'는 의미가 발달했습니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The patient lapsed into unconsciousness during the surgery.”
“Without proper maintenance, the garden lapsed into a wild, overgrown mess.”
“The meeting was so boring that everyone lapsed into silence and started checking their phones.”
“Despite her New Year's resolution, Sarah lapsed into her old habit of eating ice cream for breakfast.”
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