[, ] ( leaves of absence) () permission to have time away from work for a particular period; the period of time that you are allowed 请假；准假；假期◆I wish to apply for leave of absence on medical grounds. 由於健康原因，我申请休假。◆She had four months' leave of absence. 她有四个月的假期。⨁to apply for / be given / be granted / take leave of absence 申请准假；同意休假；获得假期；请假