tenure

noun

UK/ˈten.jəʳ/
US/ˈten.jɚ/

Definitions of tenure noun

  1. Uncountable(不可数名词)

    The legal right to possess land, a job, or an official position, or the duration of time one holds it.

    占有;使用权;使用期;任期;保有期

    • His tenure as the director greatly impacted the institution's policies.

      他担任主任期间对机构的政策产生了重大影响。

    • During her tenure, she made significant contributions to the company's growth.

      在她的任期内,她对公司的成长做出了重大贡献。

    • This position typically has a three-year tenure.

      这个职位通常有三年的任期。

  2. Uncountable(不可数名词)

    The guarantee of a permanent job, especially for teachers or professors.

    终身职位

    • She is among the few lecturers in the English department who have been granted tenure.

      她是英语系中少数获得终身教职的讲师之一。

    • To achieve tenure, professors are required to publish a significant amount of research.

      要获得终身教职,教授们需要发表大量研究。

    • Securing tenure is a major milestone in the career of many academics.

      获得终身教职是许多学者职业生涯中的一个重要里程碑。