momentary

英 [ˈməʊməntri]

美 [ˈmoʊmənteri]

adj.  短促的; 短暂的; 片刻的

CET6考研TEM8

Collins.1 / BNC.11937 / COCA.12036

牛津词典

adj.

• 短促的；短暂的；片刻的
  lasting for a very short time
  1. a momentary lapse of concentration
     走神儿
  2. momentary confusion
     一时糊涂

柯林斯词典

• ADJ 瞬息的;片刻的;短暂的
  Something that ismomentarylasts for a very short period of time, for example for a few seconds or less.
  1. ...a momentary lapse of concentration...
     片刻的走神儿
  2. His hesitation was only momentary.
     他只迟疑了一下。

英英释义

adj

• lasting for a markedly brief time
  1. a fleeting glance
  2. fugitive hours
  3. rapid momentaneous association of things that meet and pass
  4. a momentary glimpse
  Synonym:fleetingfugitivemomentaneous

双语例句

• For most of us, Siri is merely a momentary diversion.
  对我们大多数人来说，Siri只是一时消遣。
• Society suddenly finds itself put back into a state of momentary barbarism;
  社会突然发现自己回到了一时的野蛮状态；
• Your momentary sensitivity represents that which is of high quality and durable.
  连你瞬间的感受都是高品？和耐久的。
• Momentary carnivals leave much more regretful and missing tears.
  瞬间的狂欢过后，留下的是更多遗憾和思念的泪。
• Female secretary met with momentary pleasure, holding him to kiss.
  女秘书见了一时高兴，抱着他就吻。
• A momentary lapse, perhaps, but I fear this course will upset the greater picture.
  也许这只是短暂的疏忽，但是我担心目前的方向会引起大前景的不安。
• They are momentary pauses on the path to success!
  他们只是你通往成功路上的暂时的休止符。
• Limited life is so momentary.
  有限的生命是如此地短暂。
• The resulting image presents a momentary conclusion; the compelling next gesture is lost.
  最终的影像所提供的是一个决定性的瞬间，而下一个可能的姿势却被丢弃了。
• Did you catch the momentary look of surprise on her face?
  你注意到她脸上一时的惊讶表情了吗？