temporal

US /ˈtem.pɚ.əl/
UK /ˈtem.pɚ.əl/
"temporal" picture
1.

世俗的, 暂时的

relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs; secular.

:
The church has both spiritual and temporal power.
教会既有精神权力,也有世俗权力。
He focused on the temporal aspects of life, rather than the eternal.
他专注于生命的世俗方面,而非永恒。
2.

时间的, 暂时的

relating to time.

:
The novel explores the temporal relationship between past and present.
这部小说探讨了过去与现在之间的时间关系。
Temporal data analysis is crucial for predicting future trends.
时间数据分析对于预测未来趋势至关重要。
3.

颞部的

relating to the temples of the head.

:
He felt a sharp pain in his temporal region.
他感到颞部剧痛。
The surgeon made an incision near the temporal bone.
外科医生在颞骨附近做了切口。