
interim
/ˈɪntərɪm/
CEFR level C1Topic WorkWord #6503 in the learning path
临时的;过渡期间的
Definitions
adj. Intended to last until a permanent arrangement is made.
临时的;过渡期间的
n. The period before a later event or permanent arrangement.
过渡期间;间隔时期
Example
Our interim manager will stay until we find a replacement.
我们的临时经理会留任,直到我们找到接替者。
The council introduced interim housing measures while permanent accommodation was being built for families displaced by flooding.
在为因洪灾失去住所的家庭建造永久住房期间,地方议会推出了临时住房措施。
Collocations
- interim report
- interim measures
- interim manager
- in the interim
Synonyms
- temporary
- provisional
Antonyms
- permanent
Usage tip
形容词常置于名词前;in the interim意为在此期间。
FAQ
- What does interim mean?
- Intended to last until a permanent arrangement is made. The period before a later event or permanent arrangement.
- How is interim pronounced?
- UK /ˈɪntərɪm/, US /ˈɪntərɪm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.