Time Flashcards
Abrupt
Sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way
Anachronism
Sth is no longer suitable for or relevant to modern times
Antique
Old and valuable
Antique (n)
An old object is valuable because it is rare, beautiful or well made
Chronological
Arranged or described in the order in which events happened
Contemporary
Alive or existing at the same time as a particular event or person
Contemporary (n)
Someone alive at the same time as a particular event or person
Elapse
If time elapses, it passes
Instantaneous
Immediate
Interim
Intended to last or perform an activity only until someone or something permanent or final is available (tạm thời)
Lapse
A short or temporary period when you fail or forget to do things in the right way (lầm lẫn)
Interval
A period of time between two events
A short break between play or concert
Lapse (v)
To stop gradually or for a short time (tạm dừng)
If an official document, decision, or right lapses, it is no longer effective
Long-standing
Having existed for a long time
Obsolete
No longer used because of being replaced by sth newer and more effective (lỗi thời)