U2E12 | stint

Word of the day · Apr 22, 2026 · 2m

Stint【n.】

1. a limitation or restriction, especially in the amount of something given or allowed限制，限定（尤指给予或允许的数量）

They gave without stint to the charity.

他们慷慨地捐赠给慈善机构。

2. a fixed or limited period of time spent doing a particular job or activity固定或有限的一段时间（从事某项工作或活动）

She did a stint as a teacher before becoming a journalist.

她在成为记者之前做过一段时间的老师。

He had a brief stint in the army.

他在军队里待过很短的一段时间。

Stint【v.】

1. to restrict or limit someone or something in some way限制；节制

The manager stinted the team's budget for the event.

经理限制了团队用于该活动的预算。

2. to be very careful about what you spend, give, or use, so…