There has been much gossip about the possible reasons for his absence
關于他缺席的原因有很多傳言。
A role as senior diplomat would be a good alibi for his absence.
高級外交官的角色將是他缺席的上佳托詞。
The decision was made in my absence.
這個決定是我不在的時候作出的。
She asked for leave of absence to attend a funeral.
她請了假去參加葬禮。
She concocted some elaborate story to explain her absence.
她精心編造了解釋她不在場的一些謊言。