| 单词 | absence |
| 释义 | absence (æbsəns ) Word forms: absences 1. variable noun B2 Someone's absence from a place is the fact that they are not there. ...a bundle of letters which had arrived for me in my absence. Eleanor would later blame her mother-in-law for her husband's frequent absences. Synonyms: time off, leave, break, vacation 2. singular noun B2 The absence of something from a place is the fact that it is not there or does not exist. The presence or absence of clouds can have an important impact on heat transfer. [+ of] In the absence of a will the courts decide who the guardian is. [+ of] Synonyms: lack, defect, deficiency, default 3. See also leave of absence 4. conspicuous by one's absence phrase If you say that someone or something is conspicuous by their absence, you are drawing attention to the fact that they are not in a place or situation where you think they should be. He was conspicuous by his absence in the post-match celebrations. Quotations: Absence makes the heart grow fonder, Isle of Beauty, Fare thee well!Isle of Beauty Absence is to love what wind is to fire; it extinguishes the small, it inflames the greatHistoire amoureuse des Gaules That out of sight is out of mind Is true of most we leave behindThat Out of Sight Among the defects of the Bill, which were numerous, one provision was conspicuous by its presence and another by its absenceSpeech to his constituents, 1859 Collocations: absence of evidence It also notes that 'there is surprising absence of evidence of consumer disquiet about contingency fees'. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The very absence of evidence is proof, in the minds of many, that it must exist. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Of course the absence of evidence is not evidence of absence. Times, Sunday Times (2015) It also notes that'there is surprising absence of evidence of consumer disquiet about contingency fees '. Times, Sunday Times (2008) This shows the limits of power and the absence of leadership that exists at the moment. Times, Sunday Times In a tight referendum his absence of leadership probably counted. Times,Sunday Times This wasn't leadership; it was the absence of leadership. Times, Sunday Times In the absence of leadership, cabinet ministers are flaunting their ambition. Times, Sunday Times The ones that were failing always had a complete absence of leadership. Times, Sunday Times Even in the absence of proof, sympathy and generosity towards such a claimant are wise and kind. Times, Sunday Times The desert yields no evidence of the encampments you might expect in such a mass migration, but absence of proof proves nothing. Times, Sunday Times In the absence of proof, estimates have fluctuated wildly. The Times Literary Supplement According to scholars of his work, he didn't make a formal distinction between unprovability and the simple absence of proof. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, past experience has shown that even in the absence of regulation, surviving banks tend to retrench and rebuild their capital positions after a crisis. Times, Sunday Times The authors maintain that in the absence of regulation, people will suffer. Times, Sunday Times The spread of these trades was also a result of the absence of regulation of the area. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 According to standard economic theory, in the absence of regulation in international financial markets, the savings of any country would flow to countries with the most productive investment opportunities. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Since 1991, death sentences have been handed down, but no executions have been carried out, due to an absence of regulations surrounding the process. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This explains the apparent absence of inflationary pressure. Times, Sunday Times Reporters in contemporary cinema are facing a fundamental lack of trust, not to mention an apparent absence of personal hygiene in many cases. Times, Sunday Times The hypothesis seeks to explain the apparent absence of extraterrestrial life despite its generally accepted plausibility and hence the reasonable expectation of its existence. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He simply ignored the apparent absence of an economic infrastructure to support these large enterprises. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Such detail as starting foot rules and phrase endings are notable for their apparent absence. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She worked from home after a knee operation in 2011 and only took a brief absence from work after fracturing her pelvis in a skiing fall in 2014. Times, Sunday Times He was stoical in the aftermath, scoring two goals on his return to the side after a brief absence from the team. Times, Sunday Times In discourse analysis, speakers use brief absences of speech to mark the boundaries of prosodic units. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There is also the complete absence of inheritance tax on agricultural land and on certain business assets. Times, Sunday Times (2017) One of the most striking findings is the complete absence of any buyers' remorse. The Sun (2016) Yet there is a complete absence of political will to solve it. Times, Sunday Times (2015) What links these stories is a complete absence of common sense. The Sun (2012) It does mean an almost complete absence of signposts because anyone on foot or on horseback already knows where they are going. Times, Sunday Times (2008) So, taking into account the visitor experience — the excess of crisp-eaters — and the continued absence of the working class, it would seem that free admission has not worked. Times, Sunday Times This had not been achieved, she declared, citing the continued absence of legislation on distributing oil revenues, basic services for citizens or a date for provincial elections. Times, Sunday Times Continued absence without contact from the employee will lead to dismissal. Times, Sunday Times However, the continued absence of frost or westerly winds meant that at the end of winter catchments were still extremely wet. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Feudalism allowed the state to provide a degree of public safety despite the continued absence of bureaucracy and written records. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But it doesn't quite explain the absence of the book's structural ingenuity, especially its consistent narrative leapfrogging through time. Times, Sunday Times A number of factors have been cited by scientists to explain their absence. Times, Sunday Times It also may explain her absence from the celebrations of his election victory. Times, Sunday Times They have told the 120,000-a-year actor not to return to work for six weeks - and are now rewriting scripts to explain his absence. The Sun He wrote twice to explain his absence. The Sun But some business leaders expressed concern about the extended absence from work. The Sun But only to the event, not an extended absence of several days either side of the event. Times, Sunday Times It merely withdrew a governmental benefit during and shortly after an extended absence from this country. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The tour featured over 215 different songs performed, including some songs either making their live debuts or returning after an extended absence. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Some students were glad to see him return to popular spot after his extended absence, but the overall reaction was mixed. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 By coffee, the waiters are giving you filthy looks at your frequent absences from the table. Times, Sunday Times With his limited income and frequent absences from work playing rugby he found boarding his best accommodation option. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 His frequent absences from school jeopardized his position as a diver on his school's swim team. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 School records show that there were frequent absences during harvesting or at other times when help was needed on the farms. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Their marriage, marked by his frequent absences and brushes with the law, was short-lived. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 To back it, in the glaring absence of an attached political declaration, would have been like agreeing a divorce with no settlement in place. Times, Sunday Times Public sympathy has been in short supply, however, for corporate giants whose response has been characterised by a glaring absence of empathy. Times,Sunday Times Take the glaring absence of documentaries fronted by historians and anglers, for example. Times, Sunday Times Not even this compensated for a glaring absence of backstory that might have kept the narrative pace up, but meant that we never really knew them at all. Times, Sunday Times The security and relative material comfort of her new life cannot make up for the glaring absences inherent in the refugee experience. The Times Literary Supplement It highlights an absence of ownership and accountability behind some of the biggest operational decisions of the time. Times, Sunday Times As the party's best speaker and most recognisable figure his reappearance highlights the absence of a new leader who can rally all wings. Times, Sunday Times The smoke produced from the port engines appears to be normal engine exhaust, which highlights the absence of exhaust from the starboard pair of engines. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The term levocardia can also be used to indicate the absence of dextrocardia, and thus normal positioning of the heartpart of situs solitus, normal positioning of the organs. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Some are indicating that absences will be recorded as 'educational' rather than unauthorised. Times, Sunday Times A value of zero indicates the absence of association. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Low current densities produce a greenish-blue flash, indicating the absence of significant yellow or orange lines. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A value of 0.5 indicates the absence of long-range dependence. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It never occurs to me to lament the absence of the yacht or to envy my old friends their pensioned idleness. Times, Sunday Times Business must play the cards that have been dealt rather than lament the absence of a better hand. Times, Sunday Times Do we lament the absence of the crown prince, or rejoice at the expected return of the king to his rightful throne? Times, Sunday Times He lamented the absence of a left-handed batsman in the middle order. Times, Sunday Times Dissidents lamented the absence of genuine political reformers in its ranks. Times, Sunday Times The near absence of the naked-eye planets from the night sky this month draws our attention to the stars. Times, Sunday Times However, these conditions are relieved by a near absence of extreme temperatures and pleasant trade winds blowing from the ocean. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Head malformations may be minor to severe with a near absence of the brain. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This resulted in the near absence of contributions from the business community as well as a desire to avoid state intervention and public subsidies as long as possible. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There has been a notable absence of political heavyweights campaigning, with no government minister visiting the city. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Yet his presence highlights a notable absence. The Times Literary Supplement (2013) A notable absence from this year's Christmas was light entertainment, the sort of glittering variety show that was once the glory of ITV. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Note the absence of any sense of personal responsibility. Times, Sunday Times (2009) She noted the absence of any biographical details on the dust jacket. The Times Literary Supplement (2014) Critics are likely to note the absence of targets on immigration, welfare reform, crime or schools. Times, Sunday Times (2014) People notice the absence of an unwelcome force. Times,Sunday Times But it's all such a dizzying, dreamlike whirl that it's not until it's over that you notice the absence of depth. Times, Sunday Times She was so successful in caring for the town that no one seemed to notice the absence of rain. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He could not fail to notice the absence of mathematical theory from cell biology as compared with other natural sciences. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Yet it was not until they were fitted that someone noticed the absence of outside handles, which makes shutting oneself out a daily hazard. Times, Sunday Times Many declining churches show a noticeable absence of adults between ages 40 and 55; the few that stay are often curators. Christianity Today The wild roses are the most noticeable absence. Times, Sunday Times They want good rates, decent customer service and a noticeable absence of scandal. Times, Sunday Times The streets are teeming with interest, and there's a noticeable absence of hoodies. Times, Sunday Times This includes the noticeable absence of paint, tiles and carpet, as well as the energy-conscious use of natural cross-ventilation in place of artificially forced air systems. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The prolonged absence of rain checked the grass growth. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The defending champ must surely have been fine-tuning his short game during his prolonged absence. The Sun (2015) His celebrations remind me of my Labrador greeting the family after a prolonged absence. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The next, however, was pitched closer to the stumps and missed the rough - thus the relative absence of turn. Times, Sunday Times The questions are likely to go on and, if you find them tedious, just be grateful for the relative absence of mania. Times, Sunday Times The relative absence of road-pricing schemes reflects the fact that they are generally unpopular. Times, Sunday Times The improved performance was achieved despite the relative absence of blockbuster films. Times, Sunday Times He would try to make up for his inexperience and relative absence of charisma by playing the fiddle on the campaign trail. Times, Sunday Times Employers who are successful at controlling sickness absence always have clear policies. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Nurses are often drafted to other wards to cover sickness absence. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Cabin crew walked out over a sickness absence policy, claiming it forced them to work when ill. The Sun (2007) That mission statement also helps to explain the striking absence of the fantastical and the miraculous. The Times Literary Supplement A striking absence of facilities - not only inns or loo stops, but even local tea houses - doesn't help their cause. Times, Sunday Times In the end, logic takes a backseat to hate and wisdom marks a striking absence. Outlook India Nothing alerts an executive to worker unrest like the sudden absence of 40,000 two-pound-fifties. Times, Sunday Times Her sudden absence as thrown the future of their leftist project into doubt, as she faces a tough mid-term electoral battle. Times, Sunday Times Their sudden absence caused investor demand to slump and capital values to fall, even though the rental market across offices, retail and industrial has held up. Times, Sunday Times His sudden absence hit them hard. Times, Sunday Times Nothing demonstrates class like its sudden absence. Times, Sunday Times Analysts played down the gossip, although the temporary absence of a chief executive makes the retailer vulnerable. Times, Sunday Times A locum doctor will serve in the temporary absence of another physician. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 With the temporary absence of a legal system, the city was quickly submerged in lawlessness. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A direct interview was sought with each individual, and proxy interviews obtained when poor health or temporary absence precluded a direct interview. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Stone also coined email apnea in 2008 which means a temporary absence or suspension of breathing, or shallow breathing, while doing email. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The first was the total absence of spin. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The almost total absence of beauty calls into serious question the seriousness of the award itself. The Times Literary Supplement (2014) A piece of absolute darkness, a shape of something made from the total absence of light. LIRAEL: DAUGHTER OF THE CLAYR (2001) In childhood this information would include emotions provoked by the unexplained absence of an attachment figure. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He became prone to unexplained absences and sudden bouts of 'flu'. Times, Sunday Times Focus more on the time you are together than what he may be up to when you are apart - unless there are clearly suspicious and unexplained absences. The Sun All those 'outdated' and 'fixable' irritations we spend most of the season moaning about will only be revealed as beloved by their utter absence. Times, Sunday Times I tried to explain about 24-hour news cycles, the sanctity of the spoken word, the utter absence of controversy in the interview, but there was no holding him. Times, Sunday Times Reports of archaeological nds during the 19th century mention almost nothing but carved images, and conspicuous by their almost utter absence are reports of any nds of coins. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He had only a handful of scholars and, in the virtual absence of written sources for his research, he began a programme of recording oral recollections. Times, Sunday Times The virtual absence of tsetse flies in the region has led, moreover, to increased livestock raising as a major occupation in the north. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Its curved lines, inclined arches and virtual absence of right angles make the geometric shape of the bridge very sophisticated. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These are usually very small flies, yellow or black and appearing shiny due to the virtual absence of any hairs. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 缺席 Japanese: 不在 |
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