| 释义 |
in·ter·im
I. \ˈintərə̇m also -ntəˌrim sometimes -n.trə̇m\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Latin, adverb, meanwhile, from inter between — more at inter-
1. : a time intervening : meantime, interval
< interim between phases of the battle >
< interim between arrival and departure >
2. : a provisional decision or arrangement; specifically : a compromise attempting to settle controversies between Catholics and Protestants
< Ratisbon Interim >
Synonyms: see break
II. adverb
Etymology: Latin
: in the meantime : meanwhile
< had tasted interim of the life of the sporting gentleman — Adrian Bell >
III. adjective
: belonging to an interim : done, made, or occurring for an interim or meantime : temporary, provisional
< interim committee >
< interim government >
< interim lease > |