in absentia

副词 in absentia:

1. while absent; although absent

1. On Commencement Day, John was sick in bed and the college gave him his bachelor's degree in absentia.
   毕业典礼之日，约翰卧病在床，校方缺席授予他学士学位。
2. On Commencement Day, Joe was sick on bed the college gave him his bachelor's degree in absentia.
   毕业典礼那天，乔生病卧床。在他缺席的情况下，校方授予他学士学位。