interlude
n
1
(a) short period of time separating the parts of a play, film, etc; interval (戏剧、 电影等的)中间休息, 幕间休息
There will now be a 15-minute interlude. 现在有15分钟的中间休息.
(b) piece performed during this 中间休息时演出的节目
a musical interlude 音乐插曲.
2 period of time coming between two events 两事件间的时间
a brief interlude of peace between two wars 两场战争之间的短暂的和平.
3 event or phase of a different kind occurring in the middle of something 某事过程中发生的事件或片段
a comic interlude, ie during a serious drama or during sb´s life 幽默插曲(幕间的或某人生活中的). =>Usage at break2 用法见break2.