词汇 | ephemerality |
释义 | ephemerality noun uk /ɪˌfem.əˈræl.ə.ti/ us /ɪˌfem.ɚˈæl.ə.t̬i/ [ U ] the quality or state of lasting only for a short time: I'm attracted to the fragility and ephemerality of these delicate flowers. I learned a lesson on the ephemerality of life. [ C or U ] a thing that lasts only for a short time: These commodities were often regarded as simply ephemeralities. I see no point spending my life pursuing some ephemerality. The artist said that she was making a statement about the ephemerality of fashion. The ephemerality of music is part of its charm. Her career provides a useful illustration of the ephemerality of fame. The book transcends the usual ephemeralities of journalism. Temporary be a nine days' wonderidiom casual casually eddy ephemeral fugitive here here today, gone tomorrowidiom impermanence impermanency placeholder pro tem provisional provisionary provisory sticking plaster transient transiently transitorily transitory You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Short in time Related wordsephemera ephemeral |
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