furloughs
n. (军队的)休假( furlough的名词复数 )
v. 准…休假( furlough的第三人称单数 )
If workers are given furlough, they are told to stay away from work for a certain period because there is not enough for them to do.
This could mean a massive furlough of government workers.
这可能意味着大量的政府工作人员要暂时下岗。
If people who work for a particular organization are furloughed, they are given a furlough.
We regret to inform you that you are being furloughed indefinitely...
我们遗憾地通知您,您将要无限期地在家待岗。
The factories have begun furloughing hundreds of workers.
这些工厂已经开始让数百名工人暂时下岗。
When soldiers are given furlough, they are given official permission to leave the area where they are based or are fighting, for a certain period.
I was at home on furlough.
我正休假在家。
The warden can grant furloughs in the case of a family emergency.
如果犯人家里有紧急事件发生,狱长有权给予出狱假.
Furloughs, layoffs, burdened bosses, and stressed coworkers: Tension can stifle your office and kill productivity.
休假 、 裁员 、 承受超负荷的老板 、 处于高压中的同事: 紧张会使你的办公室生活窒息,扼杀你的产能.