absence
Meaning: The state of being away or not present; the lack of something
'Absence' refers to the state of being away from a place or not present, or the lack of something. It can describe a physical situation, such as missing school or work, or an abstract concept, like the absence of evidence. The phrase 'absence makes the heart grow fonder' suggests that being apart can strengthen feelings.
Examples
- Her absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone. 她缺席会议被所有人注意到了。Su ausencia de la reunión fue notada por todos.彼女の会議への欠席は全員に気づかれました。그녀의 회의 불참은 모두에게 눈에 띄었습니다.
- In the absence of clear guidelines, we had to make our own decisions. 在没有明确指导方针的情况下,我们不得不自己做决定。En ausencia de directrices claras, tuvimos que tomar nuestras propias decisiones.明確なガイドラインがない中、私たちは自分たちで決断を下さなければなりませんでした。명확한 지침이 없는 상황에서, 우리는 스스로 결정을 내려야 했습니다.
- His frequent absences from work have become a concern. 他频繁缺勤已成为一个令人担忧的问题。Sus frecuentes ausencias del trabajo se han convertido en una preocupación.彼の頻繁な仕事の欠勤が懸念事項となっています。그의 잦은 결근이 문제가 되고 있습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old French 'absence', from Latin 'absentia', from 'absentem' (being away), present participle of 'abesse' (to be away), from 'ab-' (away) and 'esse' (to be). Related to 'absent'.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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