leeway
🇬🇧 UK/'li:wei/🇺🇸 US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
Freedom or flexibility to act; also, the sideways drift of a ship or aircraft caused by wind
回旋余地,灵活性;(船或飞机的)风压偏移
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishleewayother
=leeway
Example Sentences
- 1.
The budget allowed some leeway for unexpected expenses during the project.
- 2.
Teachers give students some leeway when deadlines coincide with other events.