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(idiomatic, of an inanimate object) To experience brief periods of distinction, especially in contrast with the status quo.

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have its moments

Source Word

have its moments

Verb

idiomatic of an inanimate object

(idiomatic, of an inanimate object) To experience brief periods of distinction, especially in contrast with the status quo.

Japanese Meaning

普段は平凡だが、一時的に特筆すべき良い面や輝きを見せる / 通常の状態から逸脱し、短期間だけもともとの状況とは違う優れた特性や魅力を示す

That vintage record player is temperamental, but it can have its moments when the sound is warm and rich.

あのヴィンテージのレコードプレーヤーは気まぐれだが、音が温かく豊かになることがあり、一時的に際立つ瞬間がある。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic, of an inanimate object) To experience brief periods of distinction, especially in contrast with the status quo.

The film didn't interest me much, but I suppose it had its moments.

has its moments

（ present singular third-person ）

having its moments

（ participle present ）

had its moments

（ participle past ）

had its moments

（ past ）