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N-VAR
(因工作量不足的)被迫休假，暂时下岗
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.
例句
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。
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VERB
使被迫休假;使暂时下岗
If people who work for a particular organization are furloughed, they are given a furlough.
例句
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。
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N-VAR
(军人的)休假
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.
例句
I was at home on furlough.
我正休假在家。