absent
/ˈæbsənt/
CEFR level B1Topic EducationWord #1967 in the learning path
缺席的；不在的
Definitions
adj. Not present where someone is expected to be.
缺席的；不在的
adj. Not existing or found in a particular place or situation.
缺少的；不存在的
Example
Lina was absent from class because she felt ill.
莉娜因身体不适没有来上课。
Students who are frequently absent from school may require additional support to keep up with their classmates.
经常缺课的学生可能需要额外帮助，才能跟上同学的学习进度。
Collocations
- absent from school
- absent from work
- conspicuously absent
Word family
- absence (n.)
- absentee (n.)
- absenteeism (n.)
Synonyms
- missing
Antonyms
- present
Usage tip
表示缺席某场合用absent from，不用absent in。
FAQ
- What does absent mean?
- Not present where someone is expected to be. Not existing or found in a particular place or situation.
- How is absent pronounced?
- UK /ˈæbsənt/, US /ˈæbsənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
