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absenteeism

/ˌæbsənˈtiɪzəm/

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1 · noun

frequent absence from school or work

旷课；旷工

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The school introduced a program to reduce absenteeism.
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学校推出了一个项目，以减少缺课现象。
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Pronunciation: /ˌæbsənˈtiɪzəm/

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