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ˈsick note noun [countableC]British EnglishBrE
BECa note written by your doctor or your parents saying that you were too ill to go to work or school 〔医生开的〕病假单;〔父母为子女写的〕病假条SYN American English excuse
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sick note• You don't bring a proper sick note when you've been off school.