pro tem

Từ điển WordNet v3.1 - WordNet Dictionary

I - adjective

for the time being (Freq. 1)
- he is the president pro tem
- "designated him to act as consul protempore"- H.H.Fiske
• Syn:
pro tempore
• Similar to:
impermanent, temporary

II - adverb

for the time being;
temporarily
- "accepting pro tem that hypothesis consistent with the facts"- J.W.Krutch
• Syn:
pro tempore