n.

1. 临时解雇
   It was a magnanimous gesture for the CEO to take a pay-cut to avoid layoffs.

   那位首席执行官接受减薪来避免裁员，真是霸气之举。

2. 停工；停止活动

n.

1. a temporary or permanent discharge of a worker or workers.
2. a period during which someone is unable to take part in a sport or other activity due to injury or illness.