absent
🇺🇸
/ˈæbsənt/
🇬🇧
/ˈæbsənt/
not in a place because of sickness or other reasons
Many students were absent from class today because of the flu.
由於流感,今天許多學生缺課了。
not existing or present in something
The joy was absent from her voice when she spoke about the event.
當她談論那個事件時,她的聲音裡缺少了喜悅。
not paying attention to what is happening around you
He had an absent look on his face during the important meeting.
在重要的會議期間,他臉上帶著心不在焉的表情。
to not be in a place where you should be
She absented herself from the party without telling anyone.
她沒有告訴任何人就擅自離開了派對。
without
Absent any new information, we cannot make a decision.
在沒有新資訊的情況下,我們無法做出決定。