[, ] ( 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.由于健康原因,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