What does "Temp" mean?

Temporary worker Someone employed on a temporary basis, often through an agency.

How do you use "Temp" in a sentence?

Working as a temp. The temp starts Monday.

Temp

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Meaning: Temporary worker

临时工

Trabajador temporal

派遣社員・臨時職員

임시직 근로자

Someone employed on a temporary basis, often through an agency.

临时受雇的人，通常通过中介机构。

Alguien empleado de forma temporal, a menudo a través de una agencia.

多くの場合、派遣会社を通じて一時的に雇用されている人。

주로 파견 업체를 통해 일시적으로 고용된 사람을 뜻한다.

Examples

Working as a temp.
做临时工
Trabajo de interino
派遣で働いている
임시직으로 일하고 있어.
The temp starts Monday.
临时工周一开始上班
El interino empieza el lunes
派遣の人が月曜から来る
임시직 직원이 월요일부터 출근해.

Pronunciation

/tɛmp/

Usage Guide

Context: employment

Tone: standard

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Universal
通用表达
expresión universal
広く使われる表現
범용 표현

✗ Don't Say

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Common Mistakes

Universal term

Origin & History

Abbreviation of temporary (worker).

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: All classes

Pop culture: Office culture

Regional notes: Universal.

Variations

TempTemping