Annual leave
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What it really means
Your paid holiday from work. Full-time UK workers are legally entitled to at least 28 days a year (which can include bank holidays). You usually request days off through your manager or an online system.
Chinese explanation
年假：带薪休假。英国全职员工依法每年至少享有 28 天（可含公共假日）。通常通过主管或线上系统申请休假。
Example conversation
A: How much annual leave does the role give?
B: Twenty-five days plus bank holidays — fairly generous.
A：这个职位有多少年假？
B：25 天外加公共假日——算相当不错了。
Official sources
Rules and amounts change — confirm important details with the official source.
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