No. 3,938 in Chinese
之际
"之际" means "at the time of" or "during."
In a sentence
在离别之际，我们都感到不舍。
At the time of departure, we all felt reluctance.
Here, "之际" is used to indicate the specific moment or occasion when the departure occurs.
新年之际，大家都在准备欢庆活动。
At the arrival of the New Year, everyone is preparing celebration activities.
"之际" specifies the occasion of welcoming the New Year in this sentence.
学习兴趣浓厚之际，是提高效率的好时机。
At the peak of learning interest, it is a good time to enhance efficiency.
In this context, "之际" denotes a particular period when the enthusiasm for learning is high, emphasizing a favorable timing.
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