furloughs
n. (軍隊的)休假( furlough的名詞複數 )
v. 準…休假( furlough的第三人稱單數 )
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.
這可能意味著大量的政府工作人員要暫時下崗。
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...
我們遺憾地通知您,您將要無限期地在家待崗。
The factories have begun furloughing hundreds of workers.
這些工廠已經開始讓數百名工人暫時下崗。
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.
如果犯人家裡有緊急事件發生,獄長有權給予出獄假.
Furloughs, layoffs, burdened bosses, and stressed coworkers: Tension can stifle your office and kill productivity.
休假 、 裁員 、 承受超負荷的老闆 、 處於高壓中的同事: 緊張會使你的辦公室生活窒息,扼殺你的產能.