transient

transient
[ˈtransɪənt, ˈtrɑːns-, -nz-]
adjective
  1. lasting only for a short time; impermanent
    短暂的;暂时的
    a transient cold spell.
    短暂的寒冷期。
    ■staying or working in a place for a short time only
    暂住的,(工作)临时的
    the transient nature of the labour force in catering.
    餐饮业用工极不稳定之特征。
noun
  1. a person who is staying or working in a place for a short time only
    暂住者,临时工
  2. a momentary variation in current, voltage, or frequency
    (电流、电压、频率的) 瞬变
派生
transience
noun
transiency
noun
transiently
adverb
语源
  1. late 16th cent.: from Latin transient- 'going across', from the verb transire, from trans- 'across' + ire 'go'
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