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单词 off-duty
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Definition of off-duty in English:

off-duty

adverb ɒfˈdjuːtiɒfˈdʒuːti
  • When not engaged in or occupied with one's regular work; away from normal duties.

noun ɒfˈdjuːtiɒfˈdʒuːti
  • A period off-duty; time spent off-duty.

adjective ɒfˈdjuːtiɒfˈdʒuːti
  • Of persons: not engaged in or occupied with regular work, not on duty. Also of things, actions, etc.: relating to or suggestive of this state.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in George Washington (1732–1799), revolutionary army officer and president of the United States of America. From off + duty.

 
 

Definition of off-duty in US English:

off-duty

adverb
  • When not engaged in or occupied with one's regular work; away from normal duties.

noun
  • A period off-duty; time spent off-duty.

adjective
  • Of persons: not engaged in or occupied with regular work, not on duty. Also of things, actions, etc.: relating to or suggestive of this state.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in George Washington (1732–1799), revolutionary army officer and president of the United States of America. From off + duty.

 
 
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