attendance
n
1 [U, C] action or time of being present 出席; 到场; 参加
Attendance at evening prayers is not compulsory. 参加晚祷并非硬性规定.
You have missed several attendances this term. 这学期你有几次缺席.
2 [C] number of people present 出席人数
They´re expecting a large attendance at the meeting. 他们希望有很多人出席这次会议.
Attendances have increased since we reduced the price of tickets. 我们降低了票价, 到场的人就多起来了.
3 (idm 习语) dance attendance on sb => dance2. in attendance (on sb) present in order to look after, protect or serve sb 护理; 卫护; 服侍
A nurse was in constant attendance. 有个护士随时护理.
The President always has six bodyguards in close attendance. 总统有六名警卫员时时刻刻在左右保卫.