tenure 英[ˈtenjə(r)] 美[ˈtenjər] n. 任期; (尤指重要政治职务的)任职; (尤指大学教师的)终身职位; 长期聘用; (房地产的)保有权; 保有期; [例句]He remained popular throughout his tenure of the office of mayor. 他在担任市长的整个任期内都深得民心。