truancy

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

truancy — 名詞

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

1.名詞C1
釋義

逃學

學生未經允許故意不到校

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.

Sophia 開始逃學後，常在上課前躲進電玩店。

truancy began when + repeated school avoidance

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

當 Talia 的逃學天數達到十天時，學校打電話給她父母。

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.