in a pinch ——— 姑且
英文释义
Describing something which will not be optimal, but which will be satisfactory if other better alternatives are unavailable.
例句
I prefer to drive my car when I visit my parents in their village, but in a pinch I can take a bus.
我喜欢开车去农村看望父母,但如果实在不行,坐公交车也可以。
n. 捏,一撮,少量,困苦,偷窃
vt. 掐,