暫時的、臨時的

Question 1

temporary

Answer 1

temporary [ˈtɛmpəˌrɛrɪ]
(a) 暫時的
(MW1) intended to be used for a limitedamount of time
(MW2) lasting for a limited time
[源] temp- (time) ，暫 “時” 的。
[例] The drug will give you temporary relief from the pain.

Question 2

makeshift

Answer 2

makeshift [ˈmekˌʃɪft]
(n) 暫時替代方案
(MW) a usually crudeand temporaryexpedient (權宜之計) : SUBSTITUTE
[例] When hisbelt broke, he was forcedto use string as a makeshift.
[解] 此字可修飾其後的名詞，做形容詞用，如a makeshift hospital (臨時搭建的醫院) 。
[記] 臨時替代方案 “使” (make) 工作能順利 “轉移” (shift) 。

Question 3

stopgap

Answer 3

stopgap [ˈstɑpˌgæp]
(n) 臨時替代的人事物
(MW1) someone or something that is intendedto be used for a short time and then replacedby someone or something better: a temporary substitute
(MW2) something that servesas a temporary expedient: MAKESHIFT <stopgap measures (臨時措施) >
[例] The coachwe have now was only hired asa stopgap until someone withmore experience is found.
[記] 臨時替代方案用來填補 “縫隙” (gap) “停止”(stop) 漏水。Ÿ

Question 4

expedient

Answer 4

expedient [ɪkˈspidɪənt]
(a) 權宜的 (暫時的)
(MW1) providing an easy and quick way tosolve a problem or do something
(MW2) suitable for achievinga particular end in agiven circumstance
[源] ex- (out) + ped- (foot) ，使用權宜之計才能 “走出困境”。
[衍] expedient(n) “權宜之計”。
[記] They founditexpedient to negotiatewith the terrorists.

Question 5

interim

Answer 5

interim [ˈɪntərɪm]
(a) 過渡的、暫時的
(MW1) used or acceptedfora limited time: not permanent
(MW2) done, made,appointed, or occurring foran interim (過渡時期)
[源] inter- (between) ，在兩個時期之間 “過渡”。
[衍] interim (n) “過渡時期”。
[例] Puttingup some studentsin local motels is obviouslyjust an interim solution to the college’shousing shortage.

Question 6

tentative

Answer 6

tentative [ˈtɛntətɪv]
(a) 暫定的 (尚未確定的)
(MW1) notdefinite: still able tobe changed
(MW2) not fully worked out or developed <tentative plans >
[例] We havetentative plans for the weekend.
[解] 如開會的 “暫定” 時間、地點，論文的 “暫定” 標題，都可用 tentative。另一義是 “(動作上) 猶豫的、不情願的”：tentative(a) not done with confidence: uncertain and hesitant，如 “強顏歡笑”是 a tentative smile，“嬰兒學走路” 是 the baby’s first tentative steps。

Question 7

provisional

Answer 7

provisional [prəˈvɪʒənəl]
(a) 暫定的
(MW1) existing or accepted for the presenttime but likelyto be changed
(MW2) serving for the time being(暫時) : TEMPORARY <a provisional government >
[衍] provision [prəˈvɪʒən] (n) “配給” (常指“配糧”) 。
[例] The government has given provisional approval for the useof the new drug.
[記] 暫定的事物能短暫 “提供” (provide) 某種功能。
[形] provident [ˈprɑvədənt] (a) “節儉的”。
[形] providential [ˌprɑvəˈdɛnʃəl] (a) “幸運的”。