stopgap
US /ˈstɑːp.ɡæp/
UK /ˈstɑːp.ɡæp/
名詞
1.
權宜之計, 臨時替代物
a temporary way of dealing with a problem or satisfying a need
範例:
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The arrangement was only intended as a stopgap until a permanent solution could be found.
這項安排只是作為找到永久解決方案之前的權宜之計。
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We hired a stopgap manager while we looked for a full-time replacement.
在尋找全職接替者期間，我們聘請了一位臨時經理。
形容詞
1.
臨時的, 權宜的
serving as a temporary substitute or device
範例:
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They implemented stopgap measures to prevent the company from going bankrupt.
他們採取了臨時措施以防止公司破產。
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This is just a stopgap solution to the problem.
這只是該問題的權宜之計。
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