provisional

英 [prə'vɪʒ(ə)n(ə)l] 美 [prə'vɪʒənl]
  • adj. 临时的，暂时的；暂定的
  • n. 临时邮票
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中文词源

provisional 临时的，暂时的，暂定的

来自provision,供给，供养。引申词义临时的，暂时的。

英文词源

provisional (adj.)
"as a temporary arrangement for the present," c. 1600, from provision (n.) + -al (1), or else from Middle French provisionnal (15c.), from Old French provision. The notion is of something that will "provide for present needs." Related: Provisionally.

双语例句

1. It was announced that the times were provisional and subject to confirmation.
已宣布说这些时间是暂定的，还有待确定。

来自柯林斯例句

2. The booking is only provisional.
这只是暂定的预订。

来自《权威词典》

3. All these conclusions are provisional.
所有这些结论都是暂时性的.

来自《简明英汉词典》

4. If you have never held a driving licence before, you should apply for a provisional licence.
如果你从未有过驾照，那就应该申请一个临时的。

来自柯林斯例句

5. She sent her provisional licence with the test certificate to have it upgraded to a full licence.
她将临时执照连同考试证书一起提交上去以申请升级为正式执照。

来自柯林斯例句