| 词汇 | for-the-time-being |
| 释义 | for the time beingphrase C1 for a limited period: 暂时，暂且 Leave the ironing for the time being - I'll do it later.暂且先别烫衣服——我晚些时候来做。 She's put her career on hold for the time being. We'll think about buying a bigger car next year but for the time being we'll carry on with this one. For the time being, we can manage with this arrangement. The plan has been shelved for the time being. At least for the time being, we'll probably stay here. See also timenoun(PERIOD) for the time being | American Dictionaryfor the time beingidiom(alsofor now/for the moment) at this time: The union voted not to strike for the time being. The situation seems to be peaceful, for now at least. Note:Used to say that although one set of conditions exists now, the situation could change. |
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