"transitory" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 短暂的
• 临时的

Definition

只持续很短时间的；不是永久的或持久的。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于正式或文学语境。常搭配'nature'使用，如'the transitory nature of happiness'。与'temporary'相比，强调时间更短及不会持续。

Examples

Happiness can be transitory if we do not value it.

如果我们不珍惜，快乐可能是**短暂的**。

Their stay in the city was transitory, lasting only a week.

他们在城市里逗留是**短暂的**，只持续了一周。

Some jobs are transitory and end after a short period.

有些工作是**临时的**，很快就会结束。

The pain was intense, but thankfully it was only transitory.

疼痛很剧烈，但幸运的是只是**短暂的**。

That opportunity was transitory—it was gone before I realized.

那个机会是**短暂的**，我还没意识到就没了。

Life itself is transitory, so it's important to enjoy every moment.

生命本身是**短暂的**，所以要珍惜每一刻。