英語單詞

provisional是什麽意思

provisional

英 [prə'vɪʒ(ə)n(ə)l] 美 [prə'vɪʒənl]
  • adj. 臨時的,暫時的;暫定的
  • n. 臨時郵票

中文詞源


provisional 臨時的,暫時的,暫定的

來自provision,供給,供養。引申詞義臨時的,暫時的。

英文詞源


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.

雙語例句


1. It was announced that the times were provisional and subject to confirmation.
已宣布說這些時間是暫定的,還有待確定。

來自柯林斯例句

2. The booking is only provisional.
這隻是暫定的預訂。

來自《權威詞典》

3. All these conclusions are provisional.
所有這些結論都是暫時性的.

來自《簡明英漢詞典》

4. If you have never held a driving licence before, you should apply for a provisional licence.
如果你從未有過駕照,那就應該申請一個臨時的。

來自柯林斯例句

5. She sent her provisional licence with the test certificate to have it upgraded to a full licence.
她將臨時執照連同考試證書一起提交上去以申請升級為正式執照。

來自柯林斯例句

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