劍橋詞典something intended for temporary use until something better or more suitable can be found 權宜之計；臨時替代品 Hostels are used as a stopgap until the families can find permanent accommodation . 那些家庭住進永久居所之前，住旅捨通常衹是權宜之計。 We might have to employ someone temporarily as a stopgap measure until we can hire someone permanently . 在找到人填補這個空缺之前，我們可能得先暫時雇個人頂一下。 返回 stopgap