Translation of "leave" - English-Traditional Chinese dictionary

A1 [ I or T ] to go away from someone or something, for a short time or permanently

A2 [ T ] to not take something or someone with you when you go, either intentionally or by accident

A2 If something leaves something else, a part or effect of it stays after it has gone or been used.

B2 [ T ] If you leave something in a particular condition, you do not touch it, move it, or act to change it in any way, so that it stays in the same condition.

C1 [ T + obj + -ing verb ] If you leave something or someone doing something, he, she, or it is still doing it when you go away.

A1 [ T ] to stop doing something, or to leave a place because you have finished an activity

C2 [ T ] If you leave (doing) something, you wait before you do it.

› [ T ] To leave a wife, husband, or other close family member is to die while these family members are still alive.

C2 [ + two objects ] If you leave something that you own to someone, you say they should receive it when you die.

› [ T ] to allow someone to make a choice or decision about something, or to make someone responsible for something

C2 [ U ] time allowed away from work for a holiday or illness

› [ U ] formal permission or agreement