makeshift

臨時的、權宜的、將就的

They built a makeshift shelter from branches and plastic sheets.

他們用樹枝和塑膠布搭起臨時的棚子。

代用的、湊合的

We used an old crate as a makeshift table during the picnic.

野餐時我們把舊木箱當成代用的桌子。

臨時代用品、權宜之計較少用

The tent was only a makeshift until the new house was finished.

新房子蓋好前，那頂帳篷只是臨時代用品。