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
my mother is running for the school board?
我母亲竞选联合校董会董事吗?
We can't wait any longer.
我们不能再等了。
As they are expected to be hungry after their long journey, food is laid out for them.