absence
美 ['æbsəns]
英 ['æbs(ə)ns]
- n.缺席；缺乏；不在；不存在
- 网络不在场；没有；缺少
复数：absences
absence
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1. | [u][c] 缺席；不在the fact of sb being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when sb is away |
The decision was made in my absence(= while I was not there) . 这个决定是我不在的时候作出的。 | |
We did not receive any news during his long absence. 我们在他长期离开的时候没有得到一点消息。 | |
absence from work 缺勤 | |
repeated absences from school 一再缺课 |
2. | [u] 不存在；缺乏the fact of sb/sth not existing or not being available; a lack of sth |
The case was dismissed in the absence of any definite proof. 此案因缺乏确凿证据而不予受理。 | |
the absence of any women on the board of directors 董事会成员中没有女性的现象 |