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ephemeral

UK/i'femәrәl/US
IELTSTOEFLGREC2

Definitions

adj.

Lasting for only a very short time; transitory

短暂的,转瞬即逝的

n.

Something that lasts for only a short period of time

短暂存在的事物

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
epupon, over, near
+
hemerroot
+
alrelating to, having the nature of
=ephemeral

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The beauty of cherry blossoms is ephemeral, lasting only days.

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