truant
/ˈtruːənt/
CEFR level C1Topic EducationWord #6092 in the learning path
逃学者
Definitions
n. A pupil who stays away from school without permission
逃学者
adj. Absent from school without permission
逃学的
Example
The teacher found two truants hiding behind the playground.
老师发现两个逃学的学生躲在操场后面。
Schools should support persistent truants by addressing bullying and family difficulties rather than relying solely on punishment.
学校应通过解决欺凌和家庭困难来帮助经常逃学的学生，而不是只依靠惩罚。
Collocations
- play truant
- persistent truant
- truant pupils
Word family
- truancy (n.)
Usage tip
英式英语play truant意为逃学，不是普通的请假缺课。
FAQ
- What does truant mean?
- A pupil who stays away from school without permission Absent from school without permission
- How is truant pronounced?
- UK /ˈtruːənt/, US /ˈtruːənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
