Furlough
EN→ZH
What Does Furlough Mean?
- 休假
- 临时休假
- 假期
Furlough Pronunciation
/ˈfɜːrloʊ/
Furlough Definition
noun
Definition
a leave of absence, especially granted to a soldier or employee by an employer or the government.
In ZH
休假，特别是由雇主或政府给予士兵或员工的假期。
How to Use Furlough in a Sentence
- The company announced a furlough for all employees due to financial difficulties.
- He took a furlough to spend time with his family during the holidays.
- Many workers were placed on furlough during the pandemic to reduce costs.
- The military members were granted a furlough to return home for a short period.
- She enjoyed her furlough by traveling across the country.
verb
Definition
to grant a furlough to someone; to allow someone to take a leave of absence.
In ZH
给予某人休假；允许某人请假。
How to Use Furlough in a Sentence
- The school furloughed its staff for two weeks in the summer.
- They were furloughed during the off-season to save budget.
- The military sometimes furloughs soldiers for special occasions.
- He was furloughed while he awaited further instructions from his employer.
- The organization furloughed several employees as a cost-cutting measure.