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
Having their origins in China, chopsticks are used in many Asian countries.