| 单词 | long service leave |
| 释义 | > as lemmaslong service leave That involves or requires a long period of service; of or relating to such service; spec. designating a benefit or reward obtained as a result of a long period of service in a post, as long service leave, long service medal, etc. ΚΠ 1825 New Ann. Reg. 1824 Parl. Debates 430/1 That boon in the ‘long service pension’. 1849 Standard 14 Mar. Gratuities..shall be awarded to the most deserving, and well conducted, petty officers, provided they are not recommended for the long service medal and gratuity. 1897 Westm. Gaz. 27 Sept. 3/2 Had the old long-service system continued in force. 1937 B. H. L. Hart Europe in Arms xii. 158 From that time onward the army became professional and long-service. 1959 O. de R. Foenander Industr. Conciliation & Arbitration Aust. 80 In all of the States..legislation has been enacted to provide for long service leave with pay. 2013 Guardian (Nexis) 4 Mar. 6 The Queen had an audience with a member of staff to award them a long-service medal. < as lemmas |
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