ad interim

中文含义: 临时的,暂代的

英语词性: adverb

美式发音: /ædɪnˈtɛrəm/

同义词: temporary, interim, provisional

易混淆单词: ad infinitum(无限地)

双语例句:

1. The vice president will serve as CEO ad interim until a permanent replacement is found.(这位副总裁将临时担任首席执行官,直到找到永久替代者。)

2. The ad interim committee will make decisions until the new board is elected.(临时委员会将在新董事会选举前做出决策。)

注:ad interim 表示临时的,针对一时的需求而设立;而 ad infinitum 则表示无限的,不可限量的。