1. The studies discussed so far exposed people to noise for only short periods and only transient effects were studied. "到目前为止所讨论的研究中，人们只是短时间的暴露在噪音中，而且研究的只是短暂的影响。
2. For example, studies show that even brief periods of odorant stimulation produce transient reductions in receptors in the olfactory epithelium, a process termed "receptor fatigue". 例如，研究表明，即使是短暂的气味刺激也会导致嗅觉上皮细胞中受体短暂的减少，这个过程被称为“受体疲劳”。
3. It is argued that the influence of transient investment on public companies can be adverse. 有人认为，短期投资会对上市公司产生不利的影响。
4. Transient investors, who demand high quarterly profits from companies, can hinder a firm's efforts to invest in long-term research or to build up customer loyalty. 短期投资者要求从公司获得高额季度利润，这会阻碍公司投资长期研究或建立客户忠诚度。
5. Covalent catalysis involves the substrate forming a transient covalent bond with residues in the active site or with a cofactor. 共价催化涉及底物与活性位点中的残基或与辅因子形成瞬时共价键。
