1620s, vorloffe, from Dutch verlof, literally "permission," from Middle Dutch ver- "completely, for" + laf, lof "permission," from Proto-Germanic *laubo- (see leave (v.)). The -gh spelling predominated from 1770s and represents the "f" that had been pronounced at the end of the word but disappeared fairly soon thereafter in English.
furlough (v.)
1783, "grant leave of absence" (to a soldier), from furlough (n.). Of employees, "lay off or suspend temporarily," by 1940. Related: Furloughed; furloughing.
furlough 英文释义
1. a temporary leave of absence from military duty
furlough 双语例句
1. 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。
来自柯林斯例句
2. I was at home on furlough.
我正休假在家。
来自柯林斯例句
3. Some soldiers went on furlough for two weeks.
有些士兵休假两周.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. I have a furlough every three years.
我每三年休假一次.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
5. I suppose it was when he was here on furlough.
我猜想那是他在这里休假的时候.
来自飘（部分）
furlough 实用场景例句
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。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
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。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
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。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
I was at home on furlough.
我正休假在家。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
Then don't try to entice me to overlook my furlough.
那就别劝我放弃自己的休假了.
辞典例句
I suppose it was when he was here on furlough.
我猜想那是他在这里休假的时候.
飘（部分）
His furlough expired on Tuesday.
他的假期于星期二期满.
期刊摘选
Some soldiers went on furlough for two weeks.
有些士兵休假两周.
《简明英汉词典》
The 12 % pay cut consists of an 8 % cut in pay rates plus 11 furlough days.
12%的减薪包括了8%的薪酬率和11天的无薪假期.
期刊摘选
Patrice, home on furlough , lapped warm milk with me in the bar MacMahon.
回家度假的帕特里克在麦克马洪酒吧跟我一道暖热牛奶.
期刊摘选
I have a furlough every three years.
我每三年休假一次.
《现代汉英综合大词典》
This could mean a massive furlough of government workers.
