How he does it, how he can possibly keep it up, is the greatest marvel of all. I have before me a list of his engagements for the summer weeks of this year, 1915, and I shall set it down because it will specifically show, far more clearly than general statements, the kind of work he does. The list is the itinerary of his vacation. Vacation! Lecturing every evening but Sunday, and on Sundays preaching in the town where he happens to be!英文原著 · 《Acres of Diamonds》
That's all right," laughed the proprietor of the Eclipse. " But I still don't see how you 'are going to get any vacation out of a war that will upset the whole of Europe. But that's your affair. If you want to become the chief correspondent in the field in case of any such war, why, of course, I would be glad to have you. I couldn't get anybody better. But I don't see where your vacation comes in."英文原著 · 《Active Service》
" I'll take care of that," answered Coleman. " When I take a vacation I want to take it my own way, and I think this will be a vacation because it will be different -don't you see-different ?英文原著 · 《Active Service》
" Why, I'm not objecting to your having a vacation. I'm simply marvelling at the kind of vacation you want to take. And 'to-morrow,' too, eh ? " " Well, it suits me," muttered Coleman, sulkily.英文原著 · 《Active Service》
Rainy days when the hours drag and the children cannot be out of doors are good times to visit summer camps and vacation homes. There may be an opportunity to tell stories or for a talk to the children which, when their vacation is over, they are glad to remember.英文原著 · 《Library Work with Children》
That year it was M. de Nesmond's turn to preside at the courts during vacation-time. He pleaded urgent motives of health, which made it imperative for him to have country air and complete rest. Another judge consented to forego his vacation and take his place on the bench for four months; so M. de Nesmond was able to leave Paris.英文原著 · 《The Memoirs of Madame de Montespan》
A vacation? My idea of a vacation does not involve...美剧 · 《Friends》
When companies offer unlimited vacations, employees take even less vacations.美剧 · 《The Good Wife》
"Whole family going on vacation without you while you practice, Han."美剧 · 《2 Broke Girls》
Which I could do in the car, as we're driving along on a vacation trip -- which I could do in the car, as we're driving along on a vacation trip --演讲 · 《A flight on solar wings ~ Paul MacCready》