take French leave

短语

不辞而别

发音

UK /ˌteɪk fɹɛnt͡ʃ ˈliːv/
US /ˌteɪk fɹɛnt͡ʃ ˈliv/

词形变化

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别名

take a French leave

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To leave quietly and unnoticed, without asking for permission or informing anyone; to slip out.

    过时 习语 非正式 不及物
  2. 2.

    To desert or be temporarily absent from duty or service without permission; to go absent without leave (AWOL).

    过时 委婉 习语 非正式 不及物 政治 军事

词源

From take + French leave, apparently from a French custom, already recorded in the 18th century, of leaving from receptions or other events without formally announcing one’s departure to the host or hostess.

来源：wiktionary