今日の単語 Stint
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1. 今日の単語は stint です。短い感じがしますが、どんな意味でしょうか。例文からまずは想像してみることにします。
Boy George says he thought 2009 prison stint would “finish him off” (from NME)
Former U.S. Attorney Bill McSwain is taking a step toward running for Pennsylvania governor next year – While the move stops short of formally announcing a run, McSwain, 52, has been talking to key Pennsylvania Republicans for weeks about a potential bid. His website launched Monday, makes his ambitions clear two months after his stint as the top of federal prosecutor in Philadelphia ended. (from the Philadelphia Inquirer)
Warriors’ Jordan Poole ‘never lost confidence’ during G League stint (from Yahoo Sports)
2. では、英英辞典の説明を読んでみましょう
a fixed or limited period of time spent doing a particular job or activity
to provide, take or use only a small amount of something
to be frugal, get along on a scantly allowance
to limit to a certain amount, number, share or allowance; often unduly, set limits to, restrict
3. 日本語も確認しておきましょう
お金などを出し惜しむ、仕事などに従事していた期間、任務などに割り当てられた仕事や仕事量
4. 類義語も見ておきたいですね
assignment, duty, job, spell, stretch, tour, etc.
5. もう少し例文を読んでおきましょう
Perhaps her most productive period was her five-year stint as a foreign correspondent in New York.
He has just finished a stint of compulsory military service.
The bride’s parents didn’t stint on the champagne – there was plenty for everyone.
Don’t stint yourself – take another piece of cake!
He took up boxing during his stint in the army.
今日の単語は
stint
でした
昨日の単語は 今日の単語 Fetter
1週間前の単語は 今日の単語 Penitent