furlough/ˈfɜ:ləu; `fəlo/ 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.
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