short-term
/ˌʃɔːt ˈtɜːm/ · /ˌʃɔːrt ˈtɝːm/
CEFR level B2Topic WorkWord #4625 in the learning path
短期的
Definitions
adj. lasting or having effects for only a limited time
短期的
Example
This short-term job will cover my summer expenses.
这份短期工作能支付我暑假期间的开销。
Short-term solutions may reduce immediate pressure but fail to address the underlying causes of unemployment.
短期措施或许能缓解眼前的压力，却无法解决失业的根本原因。
Collocations
- short-term solution
- short-term contract
- short-term memory
Antonyms
- long-term
Usage tip
作定语常用连字符；in the short term不加。
FAQ
- What does short-term mean?
- lasting or having effects for only a limited time
- How is short-term pronounced?
- UK /ˌʃɔːt ˈtɜːm/, US /ˌʃɔːrt ˈtɝːm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
