absence

US /ˈæb.səns/

UK /ˈæb.səns/

缺席, 不在

the state of being away from a place or person

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Her absence from work was noted by her manager.

她的經理注意到了她工作上的缺席。

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The decision was made in his absence.

這個決定是在他缺席的情況下做出的。

缺乏, 不存在

the lack or non-existence of something

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The absence of evidence made it difficult to prove the case.

缺乏證據使得案件難以證明。

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There was a noticeable absence of enthusiasm among the team.

團隊中明顯缺乏熱情。