makeshift

/ˈmeɪkʃɪft/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmeɪkʃɪft/ (ame, ipa)

makeshift — adjective

  • makeshiftpositive
  • more makeshiftcomparative
  • most makeshiftsuperlative

1. made quickly from whatever simple materials are at hand, because the proper item

1.形容詞B2
釋義

made quickly from whatever simple materials are at hand, because the proper item is not available, and often rough or poor in quality

例句

After the earthquake, volunteers built makeshift shelters using tarpaulins and wooden planks.

collocation: makeshift + noun (shelter, bed, table)

With no proper tools available, Yael fixed the broken fence with a makeshift rope.

同義詞
  • improvised

    more neutral in tone; 'makeshift' often adds the idea of low quality or roughness

  • temporary

    broader meaning; does not imply something was put together from whatever was available

  • rough-and-ready

    informal; similar meaning but can carry a slightly positive sense of practicality

  • provisional

    more formal; often used in official or planning contexts, not for physical objects

反義詞
  • proper

    the correct or suitable thing for the purpose

  • permanent

    lasting and not meant to be replaced soon

文法句型

makeshift + noun

常見錯誤

❌We rented a makeshift apartment for the summer.
✅We rented a temporary apartment for the summer.
💡'makeshift' implies something put together from basic materials for an urgent need, not just a short-term rental.
❌She wore her sister's makeshift dress to the party.
✅She wore her sister's old dress to the party.
💡'makeshift' is for improvised solutions to a practical problem, not for hand-me-downs or second-hand items.