temporarily; for the time being
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadverb
temporarily; for the time being; as a makeshift
formalIndicates a provisional or temporary action, often implying that a better solution may be found later. Used in formal or written contexts.
Méi没
yǒu有
qí其
tā他
bàn办
fǎ法
，
wǒ我
men们
quán权
qiě且
jiē接
shòu受
zhè这
gè个
fāng方
àn案
。
There is no other way, so we will accept this plan for the time being.
Quán权
qiě且
rú如
cǐ此
，
děng等
míng明
tiān天
zài再
zuò作
dǎ打
suàn算
。
Let it be so for now; we will make plans tomorrow.
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Chī吃
jǐ几
piàn片
bǐng饼
gān干
quán权
qiě且
chōng充
jī饥
。
Eat a few crackers to temporarily satisfy one's hunger.
Méi没
yǒu有
lǚ旅
guǎn馆
，
wǒ我
men们
quán权
qiě且
zài在
chē车
lǐ里
guò过
yè夜
。
With no hotel available, we spent the night in the car as a makeshift solution.