Definitions
n. a situation in which someone is not present
缺席；不在
n. a situation in which something does not exist or occur
缺乏；不存在
Example
Her absence from dinner worried the whole family.
她没来吃晚饭，让全家人都很担心。
In the absence of reliable public transport, many residents have little choice but to drive.
在缺乏可靠公共交通的情况下，许多居民别无选择，只能开车。
Collocations
- absence from work
- in someone's absence
- in the absence of
- leave of absence
Word family
- absent (adj.)
Synonyms
- lack
- non-attendance
Antonyms
- presence
Usage tip
缺席某活动用absence from；缺乏某物用absence of。
FAQ
- What does absence mean?
- a situation in which someone is not present a situation in which something does not exist or occur
- How is absence pronounced?
- UK /ˈæbsəns/, US /ˈæbsəns/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
