furlough
US /ˈfɝː.loʊ/
UK /ˈfɜː.ləʊ/
名词
休假, 强制休假
a leave of absence from duty, especially granted to a member of the armed services or a civil servant
示例:
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He was granted a two-week furlough from his military duties.
他获得了两周的军事休假。
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Many government employees were sent on unpaid furlough during the shutdown.
许多政府雇员在停摆期间被强制休假。
动词
强制休假, 准许休假
to grant a leave of absence to (a member of the armed services or a civil servant)
示例:
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The company had to furlough many employees due to the economic downturn.
由于经济衰退，公司不得不强制休假许多员工。
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The government decided to furlough non-essential personnel.
政府决定强制休假非必要人员。