Stint
01
滨鹬, 沙锥
a small shorebird belonging to the sandpiper family, known for their delicate build, short legs, and rapid movements along mudflats and shorelines
例子
The stint darted across the tidal flat in search of insects.
滨鹬快速穿过潮滩寻找昆虫。
Birdwatchers spotted a least stint among the migrating flock.
观鸟者在迁徙的鸟群中发现了一只滨鹬。
02
期间, 任期
a specific duration or period during which an individual is engaged in a particular task or activity
例子
After completing his stint as an intern at the law firm, James was offered a full-time position.
在完成律师事务所的实习任期后，詹姆斯被提供了一个全职职位。
Sheila 's stint as a volunteer at the animal shelter helped her gain valuable experience in animal care.
希拉在动物收容所担任志愿者的一段时间帮助她获得了宝贵的动物护理经验。
to stint
01
节省, 节俭度日
to live with and manage on a very small or limited amount of money, food, or resources
Intransitive: to stint on sth
例子
After losing his job, he had to stint on a small monthly allowance.
失业后，他不得不在微薄的月度津贴上节衣缩食。
During the war, many families learned to stint on limited food supplies.
战争期间，许多家庭学会了在有限的粮食供应上节省。
02
吝啬, 限制
to give, provide, or allow only a small or limited amount of something
Transitive: to stint sb/sth
例子
The company stinted its employees on bonuses this year.
公司今年在员工奖金上克扣了。
Do n't stint your praise when someone does a good job.
当有人做好工作时，不要吝啬你的赞美。
