stint
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/stɪnt/
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/stɪnt/
A specific period of time spent working or doing an activity.
During his stint as a teacher, he learned a lot about patience.
在他的教师任期内,他学到了很多关于耐心的东西。
To limit or be sparing in the use of something.
She never stints on ingredients when she bakes, which is why her cakes are so delicious.
她烘焙时从不吝啬原料,这就是为什么她的蛋糕如此美味。