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  • Derivatives : n  momentariness
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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary

momentary ['məuməntərɪ]
  1. 1. adjective 短暂

Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary

momentary ['momən.tεrɪ] ['məuməntərɪ]
  1. 1. adjective 片刻的;暂时的短暂的
  2. 2. adjective [Old-fashioned] 经常的;继续不断
  3. 3. adjective 时时刻刻的;随时

Collins English-English Dictionary

momentary ['məυməntərɪ]
  1. 1. adj lasting for only a moment; temporary

Examples

The momentary stay enabled him to escape the blow.
短暂的停留让他能够稍微休息一下。
His indecision was only momentary but the opportunity was lost.
虽然他只有片刻的犹豫,但机会已在此间溜走。
图一时的痛快
seek momentary gratification
图一时痛快
seek momentary satisfaction
图一时痛快
seek momentary gratification
由于司机一时不慎,发生了一起重大交通事故。
As a result of the driver's momentary carelessness, there was a serious accident.

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