stopgap
UK ['stɒp.gæp] US ['stɑ:p-] noun countable
■something intended for temporary use until something better or more suitable can be found 权宜之计；临时替代品•Hostels are usually provided as a stopgap until the families can be housed in permanent accommodation.那些家庭住进永久居所之前，住旅舍通常只是权宜之计。 •We might have to employ someone temporarily as a stopgap measure until we can fill the post.在找到人填补这个空缺之前，我们可能得先暂时雇个人顶一下。 |