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 English
leewayother
=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.

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