Transitions between stages could be marked with sabbaticals as people find time to rest and recharge their health, re-invest in their relationships, or improve their skills.
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柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
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(大学教师等的)休假,公休假
A sabbatical is a period of time during which someone such as a university teacher can leave their ordinary work and travel or study.
例句
He took a year's sabbatical from the Foreign Office...他向外交部请了一年的假。He's been on sabbatical writing a novel.他一直在休假写一部小说。