Definitions
v. To go away from a person or place.
离开；出发
v. To let something remain somewhere, deliberately or accidentally.
留下；忘带
n. An officially allowed period away from work.
休假；假期
Example
We need to leave before the traffic gets worse.
我们得在交通变得更拥堵之前出发。
Paid parental leave allows new parents to care for their children without immediately returning to work.
带薪育儿假让新手父母能够照顾孩子，而不必立即重返工作岗位。
Collocations
- leave home
- leave a message
- leave for
- annual leave
Word family
- leaver (n.)
Synonyms
- depart
Antonyms
- arrive
Usage tip
leave 的过去式和过去分词均为 left。
FAQ
- What does leave mean?
- To go away from a person or place. To let something remain somewhere, deliberately or accidentally. An officially allowed period away from work.
- How is leave pronounced?
- UK /liːv/, US /liːv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
