absence

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absence /ˈæbsəns/ noun

plural absences

absence

/ˈæbsəns/

noun

plural absences

Learner's definition of ABSENCE

[singular] : a state or condition in which something expected, wanted, or looked for is not present or does not exist : a state or condition in which something is absent缺乏

There was an absence [=lack] of enthusiasm in the crowd. [=the crowd was not enthusiastic]人群毫无热情。
The products showed a remarkable absence of defects.产品毫无瑕疵。
In the absence of reform [=without reform], progress was slow.缺乏改革导致进展缓慢。
With the (continued) absence of rain [=because of the lack of rain], crops have begun to dry up.庄稼因（持续）缺乏雨水而开始干枯。

[count]

a : a failure to be present at a usual or expected place缺席；缺勤；不在场

He had many absences from work.他经常旷工。
I expected to see her and was surprised by her absence.我以为能看到她，但让我吃惊的是她竟然不在。
He was conspicuous by his absence. [=it was very noticeable that he was not present]他的缺席非常显眼。

b : a period of time when someone is not present at a place, job, etc.缺席期间；休假期间

She returned to the company after a long/prolonged absence.她休完长假后返回公司上班。

— see also leave of absence

◊ The saying absence makes the heart grow fonder means that you tend to like someone better when that person goes away for a time.小别情更浓

She'll be away for a month, but you know what they say—absence makes the heart grow fonder.她要离开一个月，但不是都说嘛——小别情更浓呀。

in someone's absence

: while someone is away（某人）不在时，缺席时

The study was completed in her absence.这项研究是在她不在的时候完成的。

: in the place of someone who is not present代替，代表（不在场者）

He was asked to speak in his brother's absence.他应邀代表他哥哥发言。

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