truancy

/ˈtruːənsi/ (bre, ipa) · [trˈuənsi] /ˈtruːənsi/ (ame, ipa) · [trˈuənsi] /ˈtrü-ən(t)-sē How to pronounce truancy (audio)/ (ame, mw)

truancy — noun

1. the act or habit of a school student missing classes on purpose when they do not

1.名詞C1
釋義

the act or habit of a school student missing classes on purpose when they do not have permission to stay away

例句

Sophia's truancy began when she hid in the arcade before class.

truancy began when + repeated school avoidance

The school called Talia's parents when her truancy reached ten days.

school response to repeated truancy

同義詞
  • absenteeism

    broader and often used for work or for a general pattern of absence, not only schoolchildren

  • non-attendance

    more formal and neutral, without clearly suggesting rule-breaking

  • cutting class

    more informal and often used for skipping a particular lesson

反義詞
  • attendance

    the general state of being present at school or class

  • regular attendance

    emphasizes the expected repeated pattern of going to school

文法句型

truancy among + students

truancy from + school

用法筆記

Usually describes a repeated pattern, not one approved absence or sick day. It is mainly used about school-age children or teenagers in school, legal, or social-work contexts.

常見錯誤

❌His truancy from work got him fired.
✅His absenteeism from work got him fired.
💡'truancy' is mainly used for pupils missing school without permission, not adults missing work.
❌Lena's truancy was approved by the principal.
✅Lena's absence was approved by the principal.
💡if the school gave permission, it is an absence, not truancy.