absence

US /ˈæb.səns/
UK /ˈæb.səns/
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1.

缺席, 不在

the state of being away from a place or person

:
Her absence from work was noted by her manager.
她的经理注意到了她工作上的缺席
The decision was made in his absence.
这个决定是在他缺席的情况下做出的。
2.

缺乏, 不存在

the lack or non-existence of something

:
The absence of evidence made it difficult to prove the case.
缺乏证据使得案件难以证明。
There was a noticeable absence of enthusiasm among the team.
团队中明显缺乏热情。