absent

Five students were absent today because a flu virus was spreading through the grade.

(Chinese) 今天有五个学生缺席，因为流感病毒正在年级里传播。

He had an absent expression on his face, as if his mind were miles away.

(Chinese) 他脸上带着心不在焉的神情，仿佛心事重重，魂不守舍。

Absent any evidence of a crime, the police were forced to release the suspect.

(Chinese) 在没有任何犯罪证据的情况下，警察被迫释放了嫌疑人。

Absent a miracle, the team has no chance of winning the championship this year.

(Chinese) 除非出现奇迹，否则这支球队今年没有机会赢得冠军。