tenure是什么意思

tenure 英[?tenj?(r)] 美[?t?nj?, -?j?r]

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。