( ˈshort-run) lasting a short time; lasting only for a short period of time in the future 短期的；近期的◆Most of our staff are on short-term contracts. 我们的大多数员工签订的是短期合同。◆a short-term solution to a problem 问题的短期解决方案
() (about money) that is borrowed, lent or invested for a short period of time, usually one year （资金）短期的（通常为一年）◆I have short-term loans with several banks. 我从好几家银行借了短期贷款。