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    parental leave

    US /pəˈrɛntl: liv/

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    UK /pəˈrentl li:v/

    A1
    n.NounA period of absence from work granted to a parent for the purpose of caring for a child, especially after its birth or adoption.
    She's on parental leave after the birth of her son.
    n.NounA policy providing paid or unpaid time off work for parents to care for their children.
    The government is considering extending the duration of parental leave for fathers.

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    演个讲都像在发光,不愧是教科书式发音【安妮海瑟薇联合国演讲】中英大字幕 英语经典 Anne Hathaway's UN Speech

    12:12演个讲都像在发光,不愧是教科书式发音【安妮海瑟薇联合国演讲】中英大字幕 英语经典 Anne Hathaway's UN Speech
    • The deeper into the issue of paid parental leave I go, the clearer I see the connection between persisting barriers to women's full equality and empowerment and the need to redefine and in some cases destigmatize men's roles as caregivers.

      The deeper into the issue of paid parental leave I go, the clearer I see the connection between persisting barriers to women's full equality and empowerment and the need to redefine and in some cases destigmatize men's roles as caregivers.

    • The deeper into the issue of paid parental leave I go, the clearer I see the connection between persisting barriers to women's full equality and empowerment and the need to redefine and, in some cases, destigmatize men's roles as caregivers.

      The deeper into the issue of paid parental leave I go, the clearer I see the connection between persisting barriers to women's full equality and empowerment and the need to redefine and, in some cases, destigmatize men's roles as caregivers.

    B1

    Why Finland And Denmark Are Happier Than The U.S.

    25:45Why Finland And Denmark Are Happier Than The U.S.
    • Finland, along with the other Nordic countries, offers generous parental leave.

      Finland, along with the other Nordic countries, offers generous parental leave.

    • In Finland, you get 10 months of paid parental leave, out of which about four months is set aside for the mother,

      In Finland, you get 10 months of paid parental leave, out of which about four months is set aside for the mother,

    A2

    Trump's Trade War: China Enters the Chat | The Daily Show

    23:19Trump's Trade War: China Enters the Chat | The Daily Show
    • Who cares what Europe thinks with their delicious foods and generous paid parental leave? Sometimes it's your closest friends and neighbors that see the best in you, like our syrup sommeliers in Canada.

      Who cares what Europe thinks with their delicious foods and generous paid parental leave? Sometimes it's your closest friends and neighbors that see the best in you, like our syrup sommeliers in Canada.

    • Who cares what Europe thinks with their delicious foods and generous paid parental leave?

      Who cares what Europe thinks with their delicious foods and generous paid parental leave?

    B2

    What a new House and new Baby in Japan is like

    12:59What a new House and new Baby in Japan is like
    • So Erichan is currently on maternity leave and may take parental leave afterwards.

      So Erichan is currently on maternity leave and may take parental leave afterwards.

    • So Eri-chan is currently on maternity leave and may take parental leave afterwards.

      So Eri-chan is currently on maternity leave and may take parental leave afterwards.

    A2

    Anne Hathaway on International Women's Day

    12:45Anne Hathaway on International Women's Day
    • The deeper into the issue of paid parental leave I go, the clearer I see the connection between persisting barriers to women's full equality and empowerment and the need to redefine and, in some cases, destigmatize men's roles as caregivers.

      The deeper into the issue of paid parental leave I go, the clearer I see the connection between persisting barriers to women's full equality and empowerment and the need to redefine and, in some cases, destigmatize men's roles as caregivers.

    • The deeper into the issue of paid parental leave I go, the clearer I see in the connection between persisting barriers to women's full equality and empowerment and the need to redefine.

      The deeper into the issue of paid parental leave I go, the clearer I see in the connection between persisting barriers to women's full equality and empowerment and the need to redefine.

    B1

    Why The U.S. Government Can’t Convince Americans To Have Kids

    11:38Why The U.S. Government Can’t Convince Americans To Have Kids
    • The United States lacks key policies that other comparable nations have that could potentially encourage family formation, such as federal paid parental leave, flexible work and some fertility care access.

      The United States lacks key policies that other comparable nations have that could potentially encourage family formation, such as federal paid parental leave, flexible work and some fertility care access.

    • The United States lacks key policies that other comparable nations have that could potentially encourage family formation, such as federal paid parental leave, flexible work, and

      The United States lacks key policies that other comparable nations have that could potentially encourage family formation, such as federal paid parental leave, flexible work, and

    B1

    ENGLISH SPEECH | ANNE HATHAWAY: Gender Equality Progress (English Subtitles)

    06:18ENGLISH SPEECH | ANNE HATHAWAY: Gender Equality Progress (English Subtitles)
    • Ask governments to support care services, pay the taxes that fund them, prioritize the creation of family friendly workplaces which include flexible working hours, paid parental leave and in house childcare facilities.

      Ask governments to support care services, pay the taxes that fund them, prioritize the creation of family friendly workplaces which include flexible working hours, paid parental leave and in house childcare facilities.

    • UN Women would like to propose these practical and immediate actions: ask governments to support care services, pay the taxes that fund them, prioritise the creation of family-friendly workplaces which include flexible working hours, paid parental leave, and

      UN Women would like to propose these practical and immediate actions: ask governments to support care services, pay the taxes that fund them, prioritise the creation of family-friendly workplaces which include flexible working hours, paid parental leave, and

    B1

    Why work-life balance is a struggle in Asia

    12:59Why work-life balance is a struggle in Asia
    • So one good sign that we're starting to see is that the uptake of parental leave among men is increasing, right?

      So one good sign that we're starting to see is that the uptake of parental leave among men is increasing, right?

    • So, one good sign that we're starting to see is that the uptake of parental leave among men are increasing, right?

      So, one good sign that we're starting to see is that the uptake of parental leave among men are increasing, right?

    B1

    Denmark’s vaccine lessons for America

    12:20Denmark’s vaccine lessons for America
    • And what is parental leave here in Denmark?

      And what is parental leave here in Denmark?

    • And what is parental leave here in Denmark?

      And what is parental leave here in Denmark?

    B1

    What Is Life Really Like For Women In Japan?

    03:35What Is Life Really Like For Women In Japan?
    • telecommuting, and parental leave.

      telecommuting, and parental leave.

    B1