Understanding IR Spectrum: The Role of Transmittance and Absorption

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In the above diagram, what does the % of transmittance means?
I know the % of transmittance is the reverse of % absorption, but there are more C-H bond per molecule than C=O, why the intensity for C=O is higher(higher absorption)? I really have no clues!
 
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