The story was a temporary expedient.
这个借口是临时的应急之法。
辞典例句
The land sales were merely a temporary expedient for dealing with an immediate need.
出售土地是一应急的权宜之计.
辞典例句
The land sale was merely a temporary expedient for dealing with an immediate need.
出售土地不过是应急的权益之计.
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