leave of absence

英 [liːv ɒv ˈæbsəns]

美 [liːv əv ˈæbsəns]

n. 休假; 准假

柯林斯词典

休假；准假
If you haveleave of absenceyou have permission to be away from work for a certain period.

noun

the period of time during which you are absent from work or duty
1. a ten day's leave to visit his mother
Synonym:leave

I was wondering if you could give me leave of absence to attend a computer course.
我想请假上计算机课，不知道您准不准假？
Working as a substitute for someone who is ill or on leave of absence.
顶替请假或生病的人干活。
You said you were taking a leave of absence.
你说过你会出去一会。
The Family Medical Leave Act ( FMLA) and its state counterparts say employers have to keep your job open for you if you take an unpaid leave of absence to deal with family issues.
《家庭医疗休假法案》（FamilyMedicalLeaveAct，FMLA）和类似的州级法律规定，如果员工为解决家庭问题而不得不无薪休假，雇主应该保留员工的职位。
They said you took a leave of absence two months ago.
他们说你两个月前曾有一次缺席。
She wrote to us asking for leave of absence.
她写信给我们，要求请假。
And I've decided* I need to take a leave of absence.
我觉得我需要休假一段时间。
Because you're taking a leave of absence?
因为你要请假吗？
She took a year's leave of absence.
她消声匿迹离开了一年。
But that reminds me that I must ask your leave of absence for some days.
不过，我倒想起了一件事，我还得向你请两星期的假。