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单词 makeshift
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
make•shift /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/USA pronunciation   adj. 
  1. used temporarily because nothing better is available:a makeshift classroom.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
make•shift  (māk′shift′),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. a temporary expedient or substitute:We used boxes as a makeshift while the kitchen chairs were being painted.

adj. 
Also, make′shift′y. serving as, or of the nature of, a makeshift.
  • noun, nominal, adjective, adjectival use of verb, verbal phrase make shift 1555–65
    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged make-do, contrivance, jury-rig.
    • 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged emergency, temporary, improvised, jury, ersatz.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
makeshift /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/ adj
  1. serving as a temporary or expedient means, esp during an emergency
 n
  1. something serving in this capacity
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