absence without leave

基本解释

Check time cards - listing the number of days, lateness, absence without permission, medical leave reports etc.
检查出勤卡-列出出勤天数、迟到、未经允许缺勤和病假报告等。
How do you account for your long absence from classes without asking for leave?
他要向老板把所花的钱一一解释清楚。
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Took a long leave of absence without detriment to her career.
他的未受教育对他的事业是一种严重的妨碍。

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