Level 5 · word 7,145 of 20,000
makeshift
/ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/
American
- adj. 权宜的, 临时的
- n. 权宜之计, 代用品
- Definition
- adj. used as a temporary replacement
- n. a temporary substitute used because nothing better is available
- Example
- They built a makeshift shelter from branches and old blankets.
- 他们用树枝和旧毯子搭了一个临时的庇护所。