temporarily
temporarily — adverb
1. for a limited period, with the understanding that the situation will change back
for a limited period, with the understanding that the situation will change back afterwards.
Romi is staying with her aunt temporarily while her flat is being painted.
temporarily + while-clause showing temporary situation
The museum closed temporarily last month for roof repairs.
temporarily + past tense + for [reason]
Sivan left her job temporarily to care for her newborn baby.
The bus stop was moved temporarily while the road was being widened.
Valentina agreed to run the department temporarily until a new director is hired.
- briefly
focuses on the short duration itself, less emphasis on returning to a previous state
- for the time being
more informal and often suggests an indefinite rather than fixed period
- momentarily
suggests a very short duration; in American English can also mean 'very soon'
- permanently
opposite meaning — lasting forever with no return
- forever
emphasises endless duration rather than a limited one
用法筆記
Commonly placed before the main verb or at the end of the clause. Typical verbs modified include 'stay', 'close', 'leave', 'stop', 'move', 'borrow' — actions that imply a return to a previous state.