in the absence of
US /ɪn ðɪ ˈæbsəns ʌv/
UK /ɪn ðɪ ˈæbsəns ɒv/
短语
在缺乏...的情况下, 没有...时
without someone or something present; lacking something
示例:
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In the absence of any evidence, the case was dismissed.
在缺乏任何证据的情况下，此案被驳回。
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The meeting was postponed in the absence of the director.
由于主任不在，会议被推迟了。