temp
UK/temp/US
GREC1
Definitions
n.
A temporary worker, especially in an office.
临时工；临时雇员
v.
To work as a temporary employee.
做临时工
Root Breakdown
Root-derived=temp
A casual clipping of 'temporary' — a worker hired only for a time. See temporary for the full root logic.
Root tempor still carries 7 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.hire a temp雇用临时工
- 2.work as a temp做临时工
- 3.temp agency临时工中介
- 4.temp job临时性工作
Example Sentences
- 1.
They hired a temp to cover while she was on leave.
- 2.
He temped at several firms before landing a full-time role.