temporarily
temporarily — 副詞
1. for a limited period, with the understanding that the situation will change back
暫時
只持續一小段時間,非永久
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.
Romi 暫時住在阿姨家,因為她的公寓正在粉刷。
temporarily + while-clause showing temporary situation
The museum closed temporarily last month for roof repairs.
博物館上個月為了維修屋頂而暫時關閉。
temporarily + past tense + for [reason]
Sivan left her job temporarily to care for her newborn baby.
Sivan 暫時辭去工作,以便照顧剛出生的嬰兒。
The bus stop was moved temporarily while the road was being widened.
公車站暫時遷移,因為道路正在拓寬。
Valentina agreed to run the department temporarily until a new director is hired.
Valentina 同意暫時負責管理部門,直到新主任到任。
- 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.