There has been much gossip about the possible reasons for his absence
关于他缺席的原因有很多传言。
A role as senior diplomat would be a good alibi for his absence.
高级外交官的角色将是他缺席的上佳托词。
The decision was made in my absence.
这个决定是我不在的时候作出的。
She asked for leave of absence to attend a funeral.
她请了假去参加葬礼。
She concocted some elaborate story to explain her absence.
她精心编造了解释她不在场的一些谎言。