ephemera
US /ɪˈfem.ɚ.ə/
UK /ɪˈfem.ər.ə/
复数名词
1.
短暂物品, 临时印刷品
items of collectible memorabilia, typically written or printed ones, that were originally expected to have only short-term usefulness or popularity
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The antique shop had a fascinating collection of historical ephemera, including old postcards and theater programs.
那家古董店收藏了许多迷人的历史短暂物品，包括旧明信片和戏剧节目单。
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Collectors often seek out rare political ephemera from past elections.
收藏家们经常寻找过去选举中稀有的政治短暂物品。
2.
昙花一现, 短暂的事物
things that are important or used for only a short period of time
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Most of the news we consume daily is just ephemera, quickly forgotten.
我们每天消费的大部分新闻都只是昙花一现，很快就被遗忘。
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Fashion trends are often considered ephemera, changing rapidly from season to season.