Stint
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ミユビシギ, シギ
a small shorebird belonging to the sandpiper family, known for their delicate build, short legs, and rapid movements along mudflats and shorelines
例
The stint darted across the tidal flat in search of insects.
ミユビシギは昆虫を探して干潟を素早く横切った。
02
期間, 任期
a specific duration or period during which an individual is engaged in a particular task or activity
例
After completing his stint as an intern at the law firm, James was offered a full-time position.
法律事務所でのインターンとしての期間を終えた後、ジェームズは正社員のポジションをオファーされました。
to stint
01
切り詰める, 倹約して暮らす
to live with and manage on a very small or limited amount of money, food, or resources
Intransitive: to stint on sth
例
After losing his job, he had to stint on a small monthly allowance.
仕事を失った後、彼は小さな月々の手当で切り詰めなければならなかった。
02
出し惜しむ, 制限する
to give, provide, or allow only a small or limited amount of something
Transitive: to stint sb/sth
例
The company stinted its employees on bonuses this year.
その会社は今年、従業員へのボーナスを出し渋った。
