形容僅持續短暫時間的事物，並非永久。
短暫的
EN: lasting for a limited time only
翻譯: 僅持續一段有限時間的
暫時的
EN: serving for the time being, not permanent
翻譯: 暫時頂替或使用的，非永久性的
臨時的
EN: relating to a short-term arrangement or position
翻譯: 與短期安排或職位相關的
小提醒：「temporary」強調的是「非永久」的狀態，而非事件本身的長短。即使持續數月，只要預期會結束，就可用 temporary。
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1. lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent
持續時間有限的；暫時的，臨時的
The company hired temporary workers for the holiday season.
公司為假日季節僱用了臨時員工。
This is just a temporary solution until we find a better one.
這只是一個暫時的解決方案，直到我們找到更好的方法。
He found a temporary place to stay while his apartment was being renovated.
在他的公寓裝修期間，他找到了一個臨時住處。
2. intended to be used for a short time only
僅供短期使用的
They set up a temporary shelter for the refugees.
他們為難民搭建了一個臨時避難所。
The website is under maintenance and is displaying a temporary page.
網站正在維護中，顯示的是臨時頁面。
3. (of a condition or state) existing for a short time before changing or ending
（狀況或狀態）短暫存在的
She experienced temporary blindness after the accident.
事故後她經歷了暫時性失明。
The medication may cause temporary drowsiness.
這種藥物可能會引起暫時性嗜睡。
4. a person employed on a temporary basis, typically an office worker who finds employment through an agency
臨時雇員（尤指透過仲介機構找工作的辦公室職員）
The department is full of temporaries this month.
這個月部門裡全是臨時雇員。
She worked as a temporary for several agencies before finding a permanent job.
在找到固定工作之前，她為好幾家仲介機構當過臨時雇員。
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| temporary + noun | 臨時的、暫時的 | The company set up a temporary office in the city. (公司在市區設立了一個臨時辦公室。) |
| be + temporary | 是暫時的、是臨時的 | This arrangement is only temporary. (這個安排只是暫時的。) |
| a temporary measure/solution | 一個臨時措施/解決方案 | The repair is just a temporary fix. (這次修理只是一個臨時的修補。) |
| on a temporary basis | 以臨時的方式、暫時地 | She was hired on a temporary basis. (她是被臨時雇用的。) |
| temporary + position/job | 臨時職位/工作 | He found a temporary job during the holidays. (他在假期期間找到了一份臨時工作。) |
對比例句： EN: This is just a temporary solution to the problem. 翻譯: 這只是解決問題的臨時方案。
EN:The office will be temporarily closed for renovations next week.
翻譯:辦公室下週將因裝修而暫時關閉。
記住「temporary + 名詞」描述事物本身是暫時的，而「temporarily + 動詞」描述動作或狀態是暫時地發生。
temporary vs permanent
「temporary」指短暫、暫時的狀態，而「permanent」則表示持久、永久的狀態。
temporary vs transient
「temporary」通常指有計畫或預期持續一段有限時間，而「transient」更強調短暫、稍縱即逝或快速通過的特性。
temporary vs provisional
「temporary」泛指暫時性，而「provisional」特指在最終版本或決定確定前，作為臨時替代或過渡的安排。
在口語中，常用來引述或轉述一個暫時的狀態或安排。 EN: So the manager said the schedule is just temporary until the new system is in place. 翻譯: 所以經理說這個時間表只是暫時的，等新系統上線就會改。
EN:I heard the road closure is temporary, maybe just for the weekend.
翻譯:我聽說道路封閉是暫時的，可能只到週末。
與「only」、「just」等詞連用，強調其短暫性，以緩和語氣或降低擔憂。 EN: Don't worry, it's only a temporary setback. 翻譯: 別擔心，這只是暫時的挫折。
EN:This is just a temporary solution until we figure something better out.
翻譯:這只是一個暫時的解決辦法，等我們想出更好的點子再說。
在思考或組織語言時，用作填充詞，引出一項臨時性的說明或讓步。 EN: We could, on a temporary basis, move the meetings online. 翻譯: 我們可以，暫時性地，把會議移到線上進行。
EN:The plan is—well, temporary as it may be—to work from the cafe downstairs.
翻譯:這個計劃是——嗯，雖然可能是暫時的——在樓下的咖啡廳工作。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 "temporary" 用於填充停頓或過於口語化的引述結構。建議使用更精確的詞彙，如 "provisional"、"interim" 或 "transitory"，並保持句子結構完整。
temporary solution
temporary + noun
臨時解決方案
temporary measure
temporary + noun
臨時措施
temporary job
temporary + noun
臨時工作
temporary accommodation
temporary + noun
臨時住所
be temporary
be + temporary
是暫時的
temporary setback
temporary + noun
暫時的挫折
temporary staff
temporary + noun
臨時員工
temporary fix
temporary + noun
臨時修補
×I need a temporaries job.
✓I need a temporary job.
"Temporary" is an adjective and does not change form to agree with a singular or plural noun. Do not add an "s" to make it plural.
×The office is closed temporary.
✓The office is closed temporarily.
Use the adverb "temporarily" to modify a verb (e.g., is closed). Use the adjective "temporary" to modify a noun (e.g., a temporary closure).
×He is a famous temporary artist.
✓He is a famous contemporary artist.
"Temporary" means lasting for a limited time. "Contemporary" means modern or belonging to the present time. These words are often confused due to similar spelling.
×This is a temporary situation for a while.
✓This is a temporary situation. / This situation will last for a while.
The meaning of "for a limited time" is already contained in the word "temporary." Using both together is redundant.
×I have a job temporary in the city center.
✓I have a temporary job in the city center.
As an adjective, "temporary" usually comes directly before the noun it modifies. Placing it after the noun is incorrect in standard English.
×temporay / temperary
✓temporary
Common spelling mistakes involve omitting the "o" after "r" or swapping the "o" and "e". Remember the correct order: t-e-m-p-o-r-a-r-y.