semi-permanent

🇬🇧 UK/ˈsemi-'pɜːm(ə)nənt/🇺🇸 US/'semɪp'ɜ:mənənt/

Definitions

adj.

Lasting for a long time but not intended to be permanent

半永久的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
semihalf, partly
+
permanentother
=semi-permanent

Common Collocations

  • 1.semi-permanent structure半永久性建筑
  • 2.semi-permanent solution半永久性解决方案
  • 3.semi-permanent base半永久性基地
  • 4.semi-permanent makeup半永久妆容

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The refugees were housed in semi-permanent shelters on the outskirts of the city.

  • 2.

    She opted for semi-permanent hair color that would last several months.

  • 3.

    The military established a semi-permanent base in the region.

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