temporary and intended to be used or accepted until something permanent exists

an interim solution 暂时的解决办法

An interim government was set up for the period before the country's first free election. 该国在首次自由选举之前的过渡时期成立了临时政府。

used to describe part of a company's business year, rather than the whole year

Directors declared an interim dividend of 30 cents. 董事会宣布期中股息为30美分。

in the time between two particular periods or events

The new secretary starts in June, but in the interim we're having to type our own letters. 新秘书6月份开始工作，在此之前我们得自己录入信件。

The new jail will open in spring. In the interim, the county has spent millions operating temporary facilities.

The government has ordered 300 million doses of the vaccine, but if an emergency arises in the interim, the existing stockpile of 15 million doses can be used.

She plans to move to London permanently next year, but will visit regularly in the interim.

If the homes are to be closed down immediately, we need a plan for what to do with residents in the interim.