furlough
n[C, U]
(permission for) absence from duty, esp that granted to civil servants, soldiers, etc working abroad 休假(许可)(尤指给予在国外工作的官员、 士兵等的)
six months' furlough 6个月的假期
going home on furlough 休假回国.
🗣️ 情景例句
An economic recession now seems more than likely.
现在看来,经济衰退的可能性相当大。
Why are you sitting over there?
你为什么坐在那里?
People should be ready to go to prison for their beliefs, but they should never take up arms to fight.