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transitory

UK //ˈtrænzɪt(ə)ri//US //ˈtrænsɪtɔːri//

词源

源自拉丁语 'transitorius',意为'经过的',由 'transire'(穿过)衍生而来。

adjective

❶ 形容事物短暂存在或持续不久,强调很快就会结束或消失的状态。

“The happiness was transitory, fading away as quickly as it came.”

(这份快乐转瞬即逝,来得快去得也快。)

“Their relationship was transitory, lasting only a few weeks.”

(他们的关系很短暂,只维持了几周时间。)

同义词:temporary, fleeting, ephemeral, short-lived, momentary

常见短语

transitory phase — 指事物发展过程中一个短暂的过渡阶段,很快就会进入下一个状态。

“The company is going through a transitory phase before the merger.”

(公司在合并前正经历一个过渡阶段。)