time interval

名词 time interval:

1. a definite length of time marked off by two instants
   同义词：interval

1. A timepiece, especially one used for measuring and signaling the end of time intervals, as on a stove.
   定时器一种计时器，尤指控制时间间隔并指示间隔结束的那种计时器，如炉子上的计时器
2. The quantity of water, expressed in inches, precipitated as rain, snow, hail, or sleet in a specified area and time interval.
   降雨量雨的数量以英寸表示，为某一地区在特定时间段内雨、雪、冰雹或霰的积累量
3. A bank check drawn on insufficient funds to take advantage of the time interval required for collection.
   通融票据利用筹款需要的时间间隔开出不足的资金的银行支票