absenteeism
US /ˌæb.sənˈtiː.ɪ.zəm/
UK /ˌæb.sənˈtiː.ɪ.zəm/

1.
缺勤, 旷工
the practice of regularly staying away from work or school without good reason
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High absenteeism among employees is a major concern for the company.
员工高缺勤率是公司的一大担忧。
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The school implemented new policies to reduce student absenteeism.
学校实施了新政策以减少学生缺勤。