| 词汇 | thesaurus_articles_temporary |
| 释义 | temporaryThese words refer to things, situations, events, etc. that will not last for a long time or are not meant to last for a long time. One of the most common words for this is temporary. Temporary is used for things which will be replaced by something that is meant to last for a long time. This is just a temporary solution. I've got a temporary driving licence. The ceasefire was only temporary. The opposite of temporary is permanent. You must ask for permission to build a permanent structure on your property. She got a permanent position with the company. The damage to your skin will be permanent, I'm afraid. The adjective disposable can be used to describe objects which are intended to be used temporarily and then thrown away. I bought a disposable camera at the airport. If something is temporary and low quality, you can say that it is makeshift. We built a makeshift shelter under the trees. The adjective short-lived can be used instead of temporary when it means lasting for a short time. I had a few relationships at university, most of which were fairly short-lived. The adjectives provisional or interim can be used when something is temporary because it is likely to change soon. After the war, a provisional government was set up. This is only an interim solution. The adjective acting is often used to describe someone who does a job temporarily while the person who usually does it is not there. He'll be the acting director until they appoint a permanent one. |
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