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absence

释义

absence

noun

UK /ˈæbs(ə)ns/

Word Forms

singular	absence
plural	absences

1
countable/uncountable a period of time when someone is not where they should be or where they usually are
His frequent and prolonged absences were making his wife suspicious.
absence from:
He returns to the England team after a long absence from international football.
in someone’s absence (=while someone is not there):
Mark will be in charge in my absence.
Synonyms and related words
Absence and lack
absence
lack
loss
1. 1a
  a period of time when someone is not at work or at school when they should be
  We are concerned about your child’s frequent absences.
  Synonyms and related words
  Absence and lack
  absence
  lack
  loss
  Synonyms and related words
  Attendance and non-attendance at school or university
  absence
  absenteeism
  attend
2
singular/uncountable the fact of something not existing or not being present
absence of:
a complete absence of humour
in the absence of something:
In the absence of any contrary agreement, the firm accepts full liability.
Synonyms and related words
Non-existence
nothingness
absence
extinction
3
absence makes the heart grow fonder
you love someone more when he or she is far away
My friend has recently emigrated, and I can’t stop thinking about her. Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
Submitted by:
Emran Khoshrouye Ghiasi from Iran, Islamic Republic of on 13/02/2019
Open Dictionary - February2019

absence

noun

US /ˈæbsəns/

Word Forms

singular	absence
plural	absences

1
countable/uncountable a period of time when someone is not where they should be or where they usually are
His frequent and prolonged absences were making his wife suspicious.
in someone’s absence (=while someone is not there):
Mark will be in charge in my absence.
Synonyms and related words
Absence and lack
absence
lack
loss
1. 1a
  a period of time when someone is not at work or at school when they should be
  We are concerned about your child’s frequent absences.
  Synonyms and related words
  Absence and lack
  absence
  lack
  loss
  Synonyms and related words
  Attendance and non-attendance at school or university
  absence
  absenteeism
  attend
2
singular/uncountable the fact of something not existing or not being present
absence of:
a complete absence of humor
in the absence of something:
In the absence of any contrary agreement, the firm accepts full liability.
Synonyms and related words
Non-existence
nothingness
absence
extinction
3
absence makes the heart grow fonder
you love someone more when he or she is far away
My friend has recently emigrated, and I can’t stop thinking about her. Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
Submitted by:
Emran Khoshrouye Ghiasi from Iran, Islamic Republic of on 13/02/2019
Open Dictionary - February2019

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