absence
gb/ˈæbsəns/ us/ˈæbsəns/
A2
Angol
~ 1700
távollét, hiányzás, hiány
FŐNÉV
A2
1
Használati minta:
the absence of [someone/something]
Her absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone.
Mindenkinek feltűnt, hogy hiányzott a megbeszélésről.
During his absence, the team struggled to meet deadlines.
Távolléte alatt a csapat nehezen tudta tartani a határidőket.
There was a noticeable absence of laughter in the room.
The manager explained the rules in the absence of the director.
His long absence raised concerns among his friends.
Példák tanulóknak
She was absent from school yesterday.
Tegnap hiányzott az iskolából.
There is no teacher in the room, so we notice her absence.
A tanárnő nincs a teremben, ezért feltűnik a távolléte.
I saw an empty chair, showing his absence.
We talked about you in your absence.
His absence made the game less fun.
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'absence' with 'holiday' or 'leave', but 'absence' only means not being present, without implying a reason.
Jelentés
state of being away
Szókapcsolatok
in someone's absence
|absence from work
|long absence
|total absence
|unexpected absence
Szinonimák
nonattendance (More formal; often used for official or recorded situations.)
Antonimák
presence (Refers to the state of being in a place, the opposite of being absent.)
Témák
daily life
|work
|school
|daily_life
Definíció
When someone or something is not in a place.
The state or condition of being away from a place or not present at an event.
FŐNÉV
B1
2
hiány
A2
Használati minta:
the absence of [something]
In the absence of clear rules, people did what they wanted.
Egyértelmű szabályok hiányában az emberek azt csinálták, amit akartak.
The absence of sunlight affects plant growth.
A napfény hiánya befolyásolja a növények növekedését.
There was a surprising absence of traffic this morning.
An absence of trust can ruin a relationship.
The report noted an absence of reliable data.
Példák tanulóknak
There is an absence of water in the desert.
A sivatagban vízhiány van.
The room was cold because of the absence of heat.
A szoba hideg volt a meleg hiánya miatt.
We could not play because of the absence of a ball.
The town is quiet because of the absence of cars.
I could not see because of the absence of light.
Gyakori hiba:
Learners may use 'missing' instead of 'absence' in formal writing; 'absence' is preferred for abstract or formal contexts.
Jelentés
lack or shortage of something
Szókapcsolatok
absence of evidence
|absence of light
|complete absence
|apparent absence
Szinonimák
lack (More general and common; can be used in more contexts.)
Antonimák
presence (In this sense, means the existence or availability of something.)
Témák
general
|science
|philosophy
|core_vocabulary
Definíció
When something that should be there is missing.
The state in which something expected, needed, or desired is missing or does not exist.
Nyelvtan
Szótári alak
absence
IPA
GB/ˈæbsəns/
US/ˈæbsəns/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
ab - sence (2 szótag)
Stress on 1st syllable (ab)
Szóalakok
Noun
- Base: absence
- Plural: absence, absences
Szócsalád
Forms
absences
noun
Core family
absent
adjective A2
Related words
absently
adverb
absentee
noun B2
Advanced or less common
absenteeism
noun C1
Kifejezések
absence makes the heart grow fonder
1/ˈæbsəns mˈeɪks ðə hˈɑɹt ɡɹˈoʊ fˈɑndɚ/
idiom
being apart increases affection
When you are away from someone you love, you feel more love for them.
Példák
- They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, and I believe it after my trip.
- Being away for months proved that absence makes the heart grow fonder.
in someone's absence
1/ˈɪn sˈʌmwˌʌnz ˈæbsəns/
fixed phrase
when someone is not present
When a person is not there, something happens or is done.
Példák
- In her absence, I will lead the meeting.
- Decisions were made in his absence.
in the absence of
1/ˈɪn ðə ˈæbsəns əv/
fixed phrase
when something is missing or unavailable
When something is not there or not available, another thing happens or is done instead.
Példák
- In the absence of proof, we cannot convict him.
- In the absence of fresh milk, use powdered milk.