形近词有absence,例如:

1、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。

2、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。

3、The decision was made in my absence.这个决定是我不在的时候作出的。