band-aid solution

IPA/ˌbænd.eɪd səˈluː.ʃən/
IPA/ˌbænd.eɪd səˈluː.ʃən/

band-aid solution — 名詞

1. a fast or simple way to deal with a problem that only works for a short time bec

1.名詞B2
釋義

權宜之計

暫時解決問題但不處理根源的方法

a fast or simple way to deal with a problem that only works for a short time because the real cause is not dealt with

例句

The plant manager warned that buying new fans was a band-aid solution and would not fix the broken air-conditioning system.

工廠經理警告說，買新的電扇只是權宜之計，無法修好壞掉的空調系統。

be + a band-aid solution for describing inadequate fixes

To Sahil, the extra security cameras were just a band-aid solution that would not stop drug dealing.

Sahil 稱新的監視攝影機為權宜之計，無法阻止公園裡真正的毒品交易問題。

just a band-aid solution + [that-clause]

同義詞
  • quick fix

    more informal; focuses on speed rather than inadequacy

  • stopgap

    more formal; suggests filling a gap until something permanent is ready

  • makeshift solution

    implies using whatever resources are at hand, often with poor results

反義詞

用法筆記

Almost always used in the singular. The expression carries a negative or critical tone — it suggests the fix is not good enough.

常見錯誤

❌We need a band-aid solution for the broken elevator.' (when meaning a long-term repair)
✅We need a proper repair for the broken elevator.
💡'band-aid solution' specifically means a temporary fix, not any kind of solution.