interim

暫定的な、臨時の

正式な人や恒久的なものが代わりに入るまで続く。

やさしい英語で： Lasting only until someone or something permanent takes its place.

• She is our interim manager.
• The committee published an interim report.
• We need an interim solution until repairs are complete.

類義語： temporary, provisional

反対語： permanent

よく使う表現： interim manager, interim report, interim solution

暫定的な、移行期の

状況が変わる間、恒久的な仕組みが整うまで使われる。

やさしい英語で： Used during the change from one situation to another, until a lasting arrangement is ready.

• An interim government will organize elections.
• They signed an interim agreement before the final treaty.
• The council proposed an interim arrangement for the transition.

類義語： transitional, temporary

反対語： permanent

よく使う表現： interim government, interim arrangement, interim agreement

合間、中間の期間

二つの出来事や状況の間にある期間。

やさしい英語で： The time between two events or situations.

• The office is closed; in the interim, staff work from home.
• A replacement arrives Monday; I will help in the interim.
• During the interim, they stayed with friends.

類義語： meantime, interval

よく使う表現： in the interim, during the interim