interim
adj
noun
ˈɪntərɪm adj
1 intended to be used or accepted for a short time only, until something or someone final can be made or found 过渡期间的; 临时的
an interim report
中期报告
He received an interim payment of £10,000.
他收到暂时支付的 10,000 英镑。
An interim government was established.
建立了一个临时政府。
2
interim period
the period of time between two events 过渡期间
During the interim period, air quality has deteriorated.
在过渡期间,空气质量下降了。
noun
3
in the interim
in the period of time between two events 在此期间;
The child will be adopted but a relative is looking after him in the interim.
孩子将由人领养,但现在这段时间暂由一名亲属照管。