absent
🇺🇸
/ˈæbsənt/
🇬🇧
/ˈæbsənt/
not in a place because of sickness or other reasons
Many students were absent from class today because of the flu.
由于流感,今天许多学生缺课了。
not existing or present in something
The joy was absent from her voice when she spoke about the event.
当她谈论那个事件时,她的声音里缺少了喜悦。
not paying attention to what is happening around you
He had an absent look on his face during the important meeting.
在重要的会议期间,他脸上带着心不在焉的表情。
to not be in a place where you should be
She absented herself from the party without telling anyone.
她没有告诉任何人就擅自离开了派对。
without
Absent any new information, we cannot make a decision.
在没有新信息的情况下,我们无法做出决定。