中文词源
provisional 临时的，暂时的，暂定的
来自provision,供给，供养。引申词义临时的，暂时的。
英语词源
- provisional (adj.)
- "as a temporary arrangement for the present," c. 1600, from provision (n.) + -al (1), or else from Middle French provisionnal (15c.), from Old French provision. The notion is of something that will "provide for present needs." Related: Provisionally.
权威例句
- 1. It was announced that the times were provisional and subject to confirmation.
- 已宣布说这些时间是暂定的，还有待确定。
- 2. The booking is only provisional.
- 这只是暂定的预订。
- 3. All these conclusions are provisional.
- 所有这些结论都是暂时性的.
- 4. If you have never held a driving licence before, you should apply for a provisional licence.
- 如果你从未有过驾照，那就应该申请一个临时的。
- 5. She sent her provisional licence with the test certificate to have it upgraded to a full licence.
- 她将临时执照连同考试证书一起提交上去以申请升级为正式执照。