stopgap

US [ˈstɑpˌɡæp]
UK [ˈstɒpˌɡæp]
  • n.权宜之计;临时替代的东西
  • Web补缺者;临时替代者;临时应急措施
Plural Form:stopgaps  
stopgap
n.
1.
权宜之计;临时替代的东西something that you use or do for a short time while you are looking for sth better
The arrangement was only intended as a stopgap.
这种安排不过是权宜之计而已。
a stopgap measure
临时措施

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