She slept at her desk for short periods during the day.

VOA: special.2009.07.26

But he never forgot that day and when he grew up after a short spell playing football at LSU he did become a hobo.

但随着他渐渐长大，他没有忘记那一天的事,他在路易斯安那州立大学打了一阵橄榄球，后来成了流浪汉。

耶鲁公开课 - 1945年后的美国小说课程节选

He won easily. On inauguration day, Roosevelt made a short speech.

VOA: special.2010.08.26

Sometimes people sleep for a short time during the day.

VOA: special.2009.09.27