something intended for temporary use until something better or more suitable can be found權宜之計;臨時替代品
Hostels are used as a stopgap until the families can find permanent accommodation.那些家庭住進永久居所之前,住旅舍通常只是權宜之計。
We might have to employ someone temporarily as a stopgap measure until we can hire someone permanently.在找到人填補這個空缺之前,我們可能得先暫時僱個人頂一下。