transience
noun [ U ] formal uk/ˈtræn.zi.əns/ us/ˈtræn.zi.əns/
短暂，转瞬即逝，无常
the quality of being transient (= temporary)
the transience of human existence/fame 人类存在/名声的短暂性
Her paintings are metaphors for the transience and fragility of life. 她的画作是对生命的短暂和脆弱的隐喻。
mainly US（在某处）短居，暂住
the fact of living only temporarily in a place
In many American cities, transience in one's 20s and 30s is an accepted part of modern life. 在美国许多城市，20多岁和30多岁的人在各处短居是现代生活中广为接受的一部分。
The city appeals to gangs because of the transience of the population. 这个城市人口流动性很高，对黑帮很有吸引力。
See: transient
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- These people highlight the transience of fame and the lengths some will go to in achieving it.
- Such events make us think about our transience and death.
- The New Yorker has led a life of transience and loss.