off-duty
/ˌɒf ˈdjuːti/ · /ˌɔːf ˈduːti/
CEFR level B2Topic WorkWord #4294 in the learning path
不当班的；下班的
Definitions
adj. not working during a particular period
不当班的；下班的
Example
An off-duty nurse helped when my grandfather fell.
我爷爷摔倒时，一位不当班的护士帮了忙。
Providing comfortable accommodation allows off-duty staff to rest properly, improving their performance during subsequent shifts.
提供舒适的住宿能让下班的员工充分休息，从而改善他们下一班的工作表现。
Collocations
- off-duty staff
- an off-duty nurse
- off-duty hours
Word family
- duty (n.)
Antonyms
- on-duty
Usage tip
名词前用off-duty；作表语通常写off duty。
FAQ
- What does off-duty mean?
- not working during a particular period
- How is off-duty pronounced?
- UK /ˌɒf ˈdjuːti/, US /ˌɔːf ˈduːti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
