to let someone temporarily stop working, often soldiers or prisoners
The soldiers were furloughed for the holidays.
士兵们放假过节。
to let a prisoner leave jail for a short time
The prisoner was furloughed for a family emergency.
囚犯因家庭紧急情况被暂时释放。
to temporarily lay off workers because there is not enough money to pay them
Due to the economic downturn, many employees were furloughed.
由于经济衰退,许多员工被暂时解雇。
a temporary leave from work, especially for soldiers or prisoners
The plane was full of soldiers going home on furlough.
飞机上满是休假回家的士兵。
a short period of time a prisoner is allowed to leave jail
The prisoner failed to return from a furlough.
囚犯未能从休假中返回。
a period of time when workers are temporarily laid off because there is not enough money to pay them
Many employees faced furloughs during the economic crisis.
许多员工在经济危机期间面临临时解雇。