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temporary

🇬🇧 UK/'tempәrәri/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLB1

Definitions

adj.

Lasting or intended to last for only a limited time; not permanent.

暂时的;临时的

n.

A person employed on a short-term basis, especially in an office.

临时工;临时雇员

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
temportime, period
+
arrelating to, resembling
+
ycharacterized by
=temporary

Common Collocations

  • 1.temporary measure临时措施
  • 2.temporary job临时工作
  • 3.temporary relief暂时缓解
  • 4.temporary basis临时性地

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The company hired temporary workers to handle the holiday rush.

  • 2.

    We set up a temporary shelter for the flood victims.

  • 3.

    This is only a temporary solution; we need to address the root cause.

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