furlough

• 名词，指因经济原因或工作不足而暂时休假或停职，通常期待日后重返岗位。

A noun referring to a temporary leave of absence from employment, often due to economic reasons or lack of work, with the expectation of returning to the job.

1. Temporary leave from workB2formal

   A temporary leave of absence from employment, often due to economic reasons or lack of work.

   临时休假

   • The company placed 200 employees on furlough during the recession.
   • He was on furlough for three months before being recalled.
   • Furloughs are often used to reduce costs without laying off staff.

   同义词layoffleaveleave of absencetime off

   反义词employmentjobwork

2. Military leaveB2formal

   A leave of absence granted to a soldier or military personnel.

   休假

   • The soldier returned home on furlough for the holidays.
   • He was granted a two-week furlough after his deployment.
   • Military personnel often look forward to their furlough periods.

   同义词leavelibertypassshore leave

   反义词deploymentdutymobilizationservice

• 动词，指让员工或军人暂时休假或暂时离职，通常因工作不足或预算限制，不发工资或只发部分工资。

A verb meaning to grant a leave of absence, especially to military personnel or employees, often temporarily due to lack of work or budget constraints.

1. Temporary leave from workB2formal

   To grant someone a temporary leave of absence from employment, often due to budget cuts or lack of work.

   临时休假

   • The company furloughed 200 employees during the economic downturn.
   • Many workers were furloughed without pay for three months.
   • The government furloughed non-essential staff during the shutdown.

   同义词lay offstand-downsuspend

2. Military leaveB2formal

   To grant a soldier or military personnel a temporary leave from duty.

   休假

   • The soldiers were furloughed for two weeks after the deployment.
   • He was furloughed to visit his family during the holidays.
   • The commanding officer furloughed the troops for rest and recuperation.