sabbatical
Meaning: A period of paid leave granted to a university teacher or professional for study, travel, or research, typically every seven years.
Sabbaticals originated in academia, where they provide time for intensive research away from teaching duties. The concept has spread to other professions, with some companies offering sabbaticals as an employee benefit. A sabbatical is distinct from a holiday or leave of absence — it is typically purpose-driven, with an expectation that the time will be used productively. The word can also be used as an adjective, as in 'sabbatical year.'
Examples
- The professor took a sabbatical to complete her book on the history of migration. 这位教授休了一段学术假,以完成她关于移民史的著作。La profesora se tomó un sabbatical para completar su libro sobre la historia de la migración.その教授は移民の歴史に関する著書を完成させるためにサバティカルを取得しました。그 교수는 이민의 역사에 관한 저서를 완성하기 위해 안식년을 사용했다.
- Some technology companies now offer sabbaticals to long-serving employees as a way to prevent burnout. 一些科技公司现在为长期服务的员工提供学术休假,以防止职业倦怠。Algunas empresas tecnológicas ofrecen ahora períodos sabáticos a empleados veteranos como medida para prevenir el agotamiento profesional.一部のテクノロジー企業は、燃え尽き症候群を防ぐ手段として、勤続年数の長い従業員にサバティカルを提供しています。일부 기술 기업들은 번아웃을 방지하기 위한 수단으로 장기 근속 직원에게 안식 휴가를 제공하고 있다.
- He spent his sabbatical year at a research institute in Berlin. 他在柏林的一所研究所度过了学术休假年。Pasó su año sabático en un instituto de investigación en Berlín.彼はサバティカル・イヤーをベルリンの研究所で過ごしました。그는 안식년을 베를린의 한 연구소에서 보냈다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, professional
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin sabbaticus, from Greek sabbatikos, from Hebrew shabbat (rest, cessation). The concept echoes the biblical practice of letting land lie fallow every seventh year.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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