English Dictionary

absence

/ˈæb.s(ə)n̩s/

noun

A state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship / The period of someone being away. / Failure to be present where one is expected, wanted, or needed; nonattendance; deficiency.

Her absence was felt by everyone at the party.

意味（1）

A state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship

Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

意味（2）

The period of someone being away.

During Jane's absence, Mark will be taking charge.

意味（3）

Failure to be present where one is expected, wanted, or needed; nonattendance; deficiency.

Harry Kane was an absence in that first half. He touched the ball 11 times despite Spurs taking 62% of possession.

意味（4）

Lack; deficiency; nonexistence.

He had an absence of enthusiasm.

意味（5）

Inattention to things present; abstraction (of mind).

absence of mind

意味（6）

(medicine) Temporary loss or disruption of consciousness, with sudden onset and recovery, and common in epilepsy.

意味（7）

(fencing) Lack of contact between blades.