tenure

名词 tenure:

1. the term during which some position is held
   同义词：term of office, incumbency
2. the right to hold property; part of an ancient hierarchical system of holding lands
   同义词：land tenure

动词 tenure:

1. give life-time employment to

1. A member of the faculty of a college or university usually having qualified status without rank or tenure.
   讲师大学或学院中某系的教员，通常有授课资格，但没有级别或任期
2. The tenure by which such an estate is held.
   不动产的终身保有权保有这种不动产的权利
3. The rank, appointment, authority, or tenure of a general.
   将军的任职或任期一个将军的官衔、委任权力或保存权