ephemera
US /ɪˈfem.ɚ.ə/
UK /ɪˈfem.ər.ə/
複數名詞
1.
短暫物品, 臨時印刷品
items of collectible memorabilia, typically written or printed ones, that were originally expected to have only short-term usefulness or popularity
範例:
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The antique shop had a fascinating collection of historical ephemera, including old postcards and theater programs.
那家古董店收藏了許多迷人的歷史短暫物品，包括舊明信片和戲劇節目單。
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Collectors often seek out rare political ephemera from past elections.
收藏家們經常尋找過去選舉中稀有的政治短暫物品。
2.
曇花一現, 短暫的事物
things that are important or used for only a short period of time
範例:
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Most of the news we consume daily is just ephemera, quickly forgotten.
我們每天消費的大部分新聞都只是曇花一現，很快就被遺忘。
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Fashion trends are often considered ephemera, changing rapidly from season to season.
時尚潮流常被視為曇花一現，季節之間變化迅速。