sabbatical
n. 学术休假
A sabbatical is a period of time during which someone such as a university teacher can leave their ordinary work and travel or study.
He took a year's sabbatical from the Foreign Office...
他向外交部请了一年的假。
He's been on sabbatical writing a novel.
他一直在休假写一部小说。
1. a leave usually taken every seventh year
1. of or relating to the Sabbath;
2. of or relating to sabbatical leave;
sabbatical leave
休假(原指美国大学教授每七年一次的休假年,现亦适用于其他领域的人员,休假时间可长达一年,支全薪或部分薪水)
He's been on sabbatical writing a novel.
他一直在休假写一部小说。
to take a year's sabbatical
享受一年的公休假
Professor Robins is on sabbatical this year.
罗宾士教授今年在度他的休假年.
I've devoted my sabbatical to greenhouse trace gases.
我为了这温室示踪气体已经牺牲了我的休息日.
Q: Why did you choose to take a sabbatical?
你为什么选择离开一年?