ephemeral

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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

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alrelating to, having the nature of

=ephemeral

Example Sentences

1.
The beauty of cherry blossoms is ephemeral, lasting only days.

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