1. to stay away from or not attend a place or event
缺席，不在場
He absented himself from the meeting without explanation.
他未作解釋便缺席了會議。
Several members absented themselves from the vote.
幾位成員在投票時缺席。
Absent Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
absent
verb
快速理解
What does "Absent" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Absent"?
「absent」作動詞時，主要表示「缺席」或「不在場」的行為。
- 1
缺席
EN: to be not present in a place where you are expected to be
翻譯: 指未出現在預期應該出現的場合或地點。
- 2
使缺席
EN: to keep (oneself) away from a place
翻譯: 指讓（自己）離開或不出席某個地方。
小提醒：注意「absent」作動詞時是正式用法，口語中更常用「be absent」或「not be present」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Absent" in English）
How to pronounce "Absent" in English?"Absent" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Absent" from YouTube Videos
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“It was after the Islamic Revolution of 1979. While I was absent from Iran.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Absent"?How does "Absent" change by context?
2. to keep oneself away from a place or situation
使自己離開（某地或某種情況）
She absented herself from the family dispute to avoid conflict.
她讓自己遠離家庭紛爭以避免衝突。
The diplomat absented himself from the negotiations at a critical moment.
這位外交官在關鍵時刻退出了談判。
3. to be not present in a place where one is expected or required to be
（在預期或要求出現的場合）未出現
The chairman was notably absent from the annual ceremony.
主席明顯未出席年度典禮。
A sense of urgency was absent from their discussions.
他們的討論中缺乏一種緊迫感。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Absent"?How to make natural sentences with "Absent"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| absent oneself + from + noun | 缺席，不參加 | He absented himself from the meeting. (他缺席了會議。) |
| be absent + from + noun | 缺席，不在 | She was absent from school yesterday. (她昨天沒來學校。) |
| absent + noun (reflexive) | 使（自己）離開，缺席 | The member absented himself during the vote. (該成員在投票時缺席了。) |
用法說明
How is "Absent" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Absent"?
absent oneself from vs. be absent from
- absent oneself from 是一個主動、有意的動作，表示「（自己）故意缺席、不參加」。主詞通常是能做出決定的人。
- be absent from 是一個描述狀態的短語，表示「缺席、不在場」。這個狀態可能是故意的，也可能是因為生病、遲到等非自願原因造成的。
- 在正式或書面語中，absent oneself from 聽起來更為文雅和刻意。
對比例句： EN: He decided to absent himself from the contentious meeting. 翻譯: 他決定不出席那場充滿爭論的會議。
EN:She was absent from school due to a high fever.
翻譯:她因為發高燒而沒來上學。
總結建議
當強調「主動、刻意選擇缺席」時，使用 absent oneself from；當單純描述「缺席的狀態」時，使用 be absent from。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Absent" and similar words?How to choose "Absent" vs alternatives?
absent vs miss
「absent」強調「故意缺席」或「不在場」的狀態；「miss」則強調「錯過」某個事件或機會，常帶有遺憾之意。
absent vs skip
「absent」較正式，常用於正式場合或書面語；「skip」則較口語化，指隨意或故意跳過、不參加。
absent vs avoid
「absent」僅指「不在場」；「avoid」則強調「主動避開、迴避」某人或某事，動機更強烈。
口語用法
How is "Absent" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Absent"?
引述
在對話中，當引述或轉述他人缺席的行為或決定時，常會使用「absent oneself」或「be absent」來表達。 EN: She said she would absent herself from the meeting due to a prior commitment. 翻譯: 她說她會因為先前的約定而缺席會議。
EN:He casually mentioned that he had been absenting himself from family gatherings lately.
翻譯:他隨口提到最近他一直在缺席家庭聚會。
語氣強調
在口語中，為了強調缺席的狀態或決定，可能會加入一些副詞或使用特定的語調。 EN: He deliberately absented himself from the vote to avoid taking a side. 翻譯: 他刻意缺席投票，以避免選邊站。
EN:I will simply absent myself if the discussion turns into an argument.
翻譯:如果討論變成爭吵，我就乾脆不參加了。
停頓填充
在即時對話中，說話者可能會用「absent」相關的短語作為思考時的停頓填充，以組織後續語言。 EN: So, if you were to, uh, absent yourself from the project, who would take over? 翻譯: 所以，如果你，呃，退出這個專案，誰會接手？
EN:The plan is to... well, absent ourselves from the negotiations temporarily.
翻譯:計劃是…嗯，暫時不參與談判。
正式書寫注意：在正式或學術寫作中，「absent」作為動詞（如「to absent oneself」）被認為較為正式且使用頻率較低。通常會優先選擇更直接的表達，如「be absent」、「not attend」、「withdraw」或「excuse oneself」。在口語對話中則較為自然。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Absent"?What fixed phrases with "Absent" should I remember?
absent oneself
verb + oneself
故意缺席；使自己不在場
absent from
be absent from + [place/event]
不在（某處）；缺席（某活動）
conspicuously absent
adverb + absent
明顯缺席；引人注目地不在場
absent without leave
absent + prepositional phrase
擅離職守；未經許可缺席（常用於軍事或正式場合）
absent friend
absent + noun
不在場的朋友；被懷念的朋友
absent mind
absent + noun (related to mental state)
心不在焉；走神
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Absent"?Which "Absent" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He absented from the meeting.
✓He absented himself from the meeting.
作為及物動詞時，'absent' 通常需要反身代名詞 'himself/herself/themselves' 作為受詞，表示主語使自己缺席。
×He was absenting the class yesterday.
✓He was absent from class yesterday.
表達「缺席某場合」的正確介系詞是 'from'，而非直接將場合作為受詞。此外，'absent' 作為動詞較正式且不常用於進行式，描述過去缺席狀態通常用形容詞 'absent' 或 'was absent'。
×I will absent tomorrow.
✓I will be absent tomorrow.
在口語或一般描述中，表示「將缺席」通常使用形容詞 'absent' 搭配 'be' 動詞，而非直接使用動詞 'absent'，後者語氣非常正式且少用於第一人稱未來式。
×She absented to attend another event.
✓She absented herself to attend another event.
即使後面接表示目的的片語，動詞 'absent' 仍需要反身代名詞作為受詞，不能省略。
×The absent employee caused the delay.
✓The employee's absence caused the delay.
這裡想表達的是「缺席」這件事（名詞），而非描述員工的狀態（形容詞）。應使用名詞 'absence' 來指「缺席的事實或期間」。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Absent"?What are tense/participle forms of "Absent"?
absents(3rd_singular)absenting(present_participle)absented(past)absented(past_participle)