tenure是什么意思

tenure 英[ˈtenjə(r)] 美[ˈtɛnjɚ, -ˌjʊr] n. 占有（职位，不动产等）; 占有期; 终身职位; [例句]Lack of security of tenure was a reason for many families becoming homeless.居住权得不到保证是许多家庭居无定所的一个原因。