stint
noun
UK/stɪnt/
US/stɪnt/
Definitions of stint noun
- Countable(可數名詞)
A limited or fixed period of time dedicated to a specific job or activity.
工作期限；（從事某項活動的）規定期限
He recently completed his mandatory service in the army.
他最近完成了在軍隊的強制服役。
Her five-year term as a foreign correspondent in New York was perhaps her most productive phase.
她在紐約擔任外國記者的五年任期可能是她最多產的階段。
After a brief stint at the local hospital, she decided to change careers.
在當地醫院短暫工作後，她決定轉換職業。
verb
UK/stɪnt/
US/stɪnt/
Definitions of stint verb
- Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)
To be frugal or restrictive in the provision, use, or allocation of something.
限量供應；吝惜；節省
The bride's parents did not skimp on the champagne—there was enough for everyone.
新娘的父母在香檳上毫不吝嗇——每個人都有足夠的份量。
Don't hold back; have another piece of cake.
不要客氣，再來一塊蛋糕吧。
The chef didn't stint on the ingredients, using only the freshest local produce.
廚師在食材上毫不吝惜，只使用最新鮮的當地食材。