stopgap
劍橋詞典
- something intended for temporary use until something better or more suitable can be found
權(quán)宜之計(jì);臨時(shí)替代品
Hostels are used as a stopgap until the families can find permanent accommodation . 那些家庭住進(jìn)永久居所之前,住旅舍通常只是權(quán)宜之計(jì)。
We might have to employ someone temporarily as a stopgap measure until we can hire someone permanently . 在找到人填補(bǔ)這個空缺之前,我們可能得先暫時(shí)雇個人頂一下。 返回 stopgap