His frequent and prolonged absences were making his wife suspicious. 他频繁且长时间的不在家引起了妻子的怀疑。
He returns to the England team after a long absence from international football. 他在离开国际足坛很长一段时间之后重返英格兰队。
Mark will be in charge in my absence. 我不在期间将由马克负责。
We are concerned about your child's frequent absences. 你的孩子频繁缺课使我们很担心。
The match was cancelled because of lack of support. 比赛因缺乏支持而被取消。
Most of his problems stem from a lack of confidence. 他的多数问题源于自信心不足。
The court case was dismissed for lack of evidence. 这起诉讼由于缺乏证据而被法院驳回。
We couldn't find her passport, but it wasn't for lack of trying (=we tried hard to find it). 我们找不到她的护照,但这并非因为我们没有用心去找。
It was an ancient car anyway, so it was no great loss. 不管怎么说这是一辆旧车,所以损失不大。
job losses 失业
the loss of the Titanic 泰坦尼克号的沉没
He suffered hearing loss following an illness. 他得了一场病后就丧失了听觉。
The loss of his sight was a severe blow. 失明对他是个沉重的打击。
a loss of confidence 失去信心
Exercise and weight loss can help lower your blood pressure. 锻炼和减肥有助于降低血压。
She was offered compensation for loss of earnings. 她收入上的损失得到了补偿。
a shortage of clean water 洁净水的缺乏
anaemia caused by iron deficiency 因缺铁而引起的贫血
His illness was caused by overwork and want of sleep. 他的病是因劳累过度和睡眠不足引起的。
Their work reveals a want of skill. 他们的工作表明他们缺乏技术。
They were living in obvious want and squalor. 他们显然很穷困,生活环境也很肮脏。
a sudden shortfall in the supply of skilled labour
Critics of the European Union accuse it of suffering from a democratic deficit.
They are entitled to reclaim the goods in default of payment.
the ability to do mathematics without a calculator 不用计算器进行数学运算的能力
a dress without sleeves 无袖连衣裙
I can't afford new trainers, so I'll have to do without. 我没钱给她买新跑鞋,恐怕她只得将就着不穿了。
We will not dispute that judgment absent clear evidence that it is unreasonable. 如果没有明确的证据证明这一判决是不合理的,我们将不会对此提出异议。
moral bankruptcy 道德沦丧
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