新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

transient

英  [ˈtrænziənt]
    
美  [-ʃənt]

[ADJ, NOUN]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1短暂的

    Transient is used to describe a situation that lasts only a short time or is constantly changing.

    双语例句

    例:

    the transient nature of high fashion.

    时尚的瞬息万变性。

    NOUN. 名词
  • transients

    1[C 可数名词] 流动人员

    Transients are people who stay in a place for only a short time and then move somewhere else.

    双语例句

    例:

    a dormitory for transients.

    一个流动人员的宿舍。