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interim

/ˈɪntərɪm/

CEFR level C1Topic WorkWord #6503 in the learning path

临时的;过渡期间的

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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.

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