short interestglossary / SHORT INTEREST short interest. Securities. In a short sale, the number of shares that have not been purchased for return to lenders. See short sale under SALE. 词条贡献者 法律翻译Frank,毕业于英国一流的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各类与娱乐、体育及媒体有关的法律文件。