英语小点心：缺席怎么说？

ab·sence\ˈab-sən(t)s\

noun

: 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

: a failure to be present at a usual or expected place

: a period of time when someone is not present at a place, job, etc.

Full Definition

1 : the state of being absent

2 : the period of time that one is absent

3 : want, lack <an absence of detail>

4 : inattention to present surroundings or occurrences <absence of mind>

Examples

The products showed a remarkable absence of defects.

He had many absences from work.

I expected to see her and was surprised by her absence.

Origin: (see 1absent ).

First use: 14th century

Synonyms: need, lack, needfulness, want

Antonyms: presence

英语小点心：缺席怎么说？