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单词 furlough
释义
fur·lough (fûrlō)
n.
1.
a. A leave of absence or vacation, especially one granted to a member of the armed forces.
b. A usually temporary layoff from work.
c. A temporary leave of absence granted to a prisoner under special circumstances, such as the need to attend the funeral of a family member, or for a special purpose, such as participation in a work program.
2. The papers or documents authorizing a leave: The soldiers had their furloughs in their breast pockets.
tr.v. fur·loughed, fur·lough·ing, fur·loughs
1. To grant a furlough to.
2. To terminate the employment of (a worker).

[Alteration of vorloffe, furlogh, from Dutch verlof, from Middle Dutch; see leubh- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.]
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