"ephemeral" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 短暂的

Definition

只持续很短时间的；瞬间存在的。通常用来形容很快消失的事物或经历。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

比较正式，多用于文学、诗歌、哲学等表达短暂、美丽、潮流等事物。不常用于具体实物。

Examples

The rainbow was ephemeral, gone in minutes.

彩虹是**短暂的**，几分钟就消失了。

Her happiness was ephemeral after hearing the news.

她听到消息后的快乐很**短暂**。

Summer flowers are ephemeral, blooming for just a few days.

夏天的花朵**短暂**，只开几天。

Fame can be ephemeral, so enjoy every moment while it lasts.

名声可能很**短暂**，所以要好好享受每一刻。

The beauty of the cherry blossoms is so ephemeral—gone before you know it.

樱花的美丽如此**短暂**，一转眼就消失了。

Their friendship was ephemeral, based only on shared classes.

他们的友谊很**短暂**，只因为一起上课而存在。