absent /ˈæbsənt/ adj. 1.缺席的；不在的：be absent from duty没上班；be absent from school (work) 缺课(旷工) At times he would be absent for a few days. 他有时会离开几天。2.缺乏的：Snow is absent in some countries. 有些国家终年无雪。 3.心不在焉的： an absent look/expression on her look 她脸上一副心不在焉的表情