临时(lín shí)

1.      Temporarily

例：我做这份工作只是临时的。

(wǒ zuò zhè fèn gong zuò zǐn shì lín shí de.)

I am just holding this post temporarily.

2.      At the time when something happens

例：我本来要去参加这个晚会的，但临时有事没去成。

（wǒ běn lái yào qù cān jiā zhè gè wǎn huì de, dàn shì yǒu shì méi qù chéng.）

I was going to the party but something held me back from going.

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