lín shíat the instant sth happens; temporary; interim; ad hoc
临
时
抱
佛
脚
lín shí bào fó jiǎolit. to clasp the Buddha's feet when danger arises (idiom); fig. to profess devotion only when in trouble; doing things at the last minute; making a hasty last-minute effort
抱
佛
脚
bào fó jiǎolit. to clasp the Buddha's feet (without ever having burned incense) (idiom); fig. to profess devotion only when in trouble; panic measures in place of timely preparation
鼓
励
gǔ lìto encourage
老师 的 鼓励 促使 他 不断 进步 。
Lǎoshī de gǔlì cùshǐ tā bùduàn jìnbù.
The teacher's encouragements spurred him to constantly improve.