makeshift

临时的、权宜的、将就的

They built a makeshift shelter from branches and plastic sheets.

他们用树枝和塑胶布搭起临时的棚子。

代用的、凑合的

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

野餐时我们把旧木箱当成代用的桌子。

临时代用品、权宜之计较少用

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

新房子盖好前，那顶帐篷只是临时代用品。