单词 | absolutely |
释义 | absolutely (æbsəluːtli ) 1. adverb [usually ADVERB adjective/adverb, oft ADVERB with verb] B1 Absolutely means totally and completely. [emphasis] Jill is absolutely right. I absolutely refuse to get married. There is absolutely no difference! Synonyms: completely, totally, perfectly, quite 2. adverb Some people say absolutely as an emphatic way of saying yes or of agreeing with someone. They say absolutely not as an emphatic way of saying no or of disagreeing with someone. [emphasis] 'It's worrying, isn't it?'—'Absolutely.' 'Did they approach you?'—'No, absolutely not.' Synonyms: definitely, surely, certainly, clearly Collocations: absolutely absurd I think, 'stuff that', that's absolutely absurd. The Sun It seems absolutely absurd that creativity and free-thinking have increasingly little room in the hamster wheel of school and exams. Times, Sunday Times Quick to take offense, he shouts frequently and often unnecessarily, and often comes up with absolutely absurd, irregular, or illogical money-making scams. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The food looked absolutely amazing - all goat marinaded in garlic and sour spices, and charred over a pit, nom, nom, argh, drool, etc. Times, Sunday Times (2010) She is absolutely amazing, certainly in for the highest award possible. Times, Sunday Times (2014) For it to be returned to me in such good condition is absolutely amazing. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The sound is crystal-clear and the quality absolutely amazing. The Sun (2016) A source close to the regulator labelled it 'astonishing and absolutely appalling'. Times, Sunday Times I thought some of the things he said were absolutely appalling. Times, Sunday Times He repeatedly said that the market manipulation was wrong, abhorrent, horrible, absolutely appalling and reprehensible. Times, Sunday Times I thought that was absolutely appalling. Times, Sunday Times I find some of the behavior absolutely appalling personally. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I was texting him and after the final he reacted really quickly and said he thought the result was absolutely astonishing. The Sun It was an absolutely astonishing spectacle, and so revealing. Globe and Mail For all the minor gripes about last week's long-awaited battle between living and dead, there's no denying that it was an absolutely astonishing spectacle. Times, Sunday Times This year's batch comes with absolutely astonishing foliage, intense greens with purple highlights, and are ideal statement plants for containers. Globe and Mail I find it absolutely astonishing that by doing sums we have been able to make a seemingly outlandish prediction about something so fundamental to the workings of the universe. The Sun What an absolutely awful place it is. Times, Sunday Times (2006) It was absolutely awful saying goodbye. The Sun (2016) When things were absolutely awful, he would say, ` Holy Moley ! ANASTASIA KRUPNIK (3-IN-1) It had been an absolutely beautiful day: cloudless, warm and awash with the scent of blossom. Times, Sunday Times (2011) It is not a finished work of art - but it is absolutely beautiful. Times, Sunday Times (2017) Jonathan is terribly sweet and is looking absolutely beautiful, golden-skinned and green-eyed. AND GOD CREATED THE AU PAIR (2004) An absolutely brilliant choice as we all know how reliable Italian cars are in general esp sports cars with 80,000 miles on the clock. AND GOD CREATED THE AU PAIR (2005) We had a forensic psychiatrist who was absolutely brilliant, that was in that programme. Times, Sunday Times (2016) I watched the film ahead of its world premiere and it's absolutely brilliant. The Sun (2016) We all have opinions, but none of us can be absolutely certain about the answer. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Most contestants abstain after the expert has been successfully called upon unless they are absolutely certain they have the correct answer. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The reason for that is they will not take action until they are absolutely certain they are on robust and strong ground. The Sun (2012) Nobody is sorrier than I am that this thing has started, but having entered into it, we shall make absolutely certain that we win. THE ANCIENT AND SOLITARY REIGN You have to be absolutely certain that not only the head of the organisation but the board of trustees are unimpeachable. Times, Sunday Times (2016) I've found it absolutely charming and lapped it up. Times,Sunday Times I keep meeting people who knew him who say he was absolutely charming and very generous. Times, Sunday Times He was one of those guys who was absolutely charming, pleasant and polite. Times, Sunday Times The people however are absolutely charming and very intelligent. The Times Literary Supplement Absolutely charming people-you must have them over one evening. Times, Sunday Times My mind is absolutely clear: clear and free as a bird. Times, Sunday Times (2007) To make the needed adaptation, people must be absolutely clear about "how we do business around here. LIVING ON THE FAULT LINE, REVISED EDITION (2002) My skin is now absolutely clear and sparkling. Times, Sunday Times (2008) It's absolutely clear that people are put under house arrest without actually being able to answer charges put to them. Times, Sunday Times (2010) You must be absolutely clear about your goals and the sacrifices required to get there. The Sun (2016) She said 'no', and was absolutely confident saying it. Times, Sunday Times You need to be absolutely confident that you have found the right course before making a decision. Times, Sunday Times I would certainly hope that her tutors scrutinised her answers very carefully to ensure that they were absolutely confident that she deserved to fail. Times, Sunday Times We are not in a position to say we are absolutely confident at the moment. Times, Sunday Times The local authority said that it did not have the chance to present its case and was 'absolutely confident' that the court would find in its favour. Times, Sunday Times But he was absolutely correct, and he still rings true after yesterday. Times, Sunday Times He said that it was 'absolutely correct' that the prosecution had gone ahead notwithstanding the ultimate outcome. Times, Sunday Times In both instances the referees were absolutely correct. Times, Sunday Times For the manager to make that comment, it's absolutely correct. The Sun All the above: absolutely correct. Times, Sunday Times Nobody talks about policies nowadays - it's absolutely crazy. Times, Sunday Times We were absolutely crazy about each other and so happy. The Sun It's absolutely crazy what they're trying to do. Times, Sunday Times I said well, it sounded absolutely crazy to me. Times,Sunday Times I'd never experienced anything like that, so it's absolutely crazy and amazing. The Sun Sheep farmers are absolutely critical to the transition. Times,Sunday Times It's absolutely critical to find the fairway off the tee but, even then, a long-iron approach will still be needed. Times, Sunday Times It's absolutely critical to know you and your people are together in your goals and objectives. Christianity Today Transparency and openness are absolutely critical to the way our courts run. Times, Sunday Times All individuals arrested so far are absolutely critical to the inquiry. Times, Sunday Times The schooling you receive is absolutely crucial to your success in life. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The UK's financial services sector is an absolutely crucial part of our economy. Times, Sunday Times (2015) So yesterday the Aussie skipper was absolutely crucial. The Sun (2013) Last night, we had honey lemon chicken with veg and a fancy jus, which was absolutely delicious and certainly not rabbit food. The Sun (2015) Frozen yoghurt tastes exactly like ice cream, absolutely delicious. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The sauce will be lumpy with collapsed vegetables and grainy milk solids - but absolutely delicious. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The food we did get was absolutely delicious in its delicacy and subtlety. Sarah Brown's Vegetarian London (1988) He said: 'I am absolutely delighted to be given this great opportunity. The Sun (2015) It must be absolutely delighted. Times, Sunday Times (2013) He was absolutely delighted and anything but shy about telling other people. Times, Sunday Times (2007) We are absolutely delighted that we have two players like that. Times, Sunday Times (2016) But this morning he will be absolutely delighted to be in the fourth round. The Sun (2017) Some politicians prefer the bad old days when power was delightful and absolute power was absolutely delightful. Times, Sunday Times (2015) It was absolutely delightful and utterly festive; like something from a dream or the movies. Times, Sunday Times (2013) He's absolutely delightful and smells delicious! The Sun (2013) The second half of my life has on the whole been absolutely delightful. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The news was absolutely devastating. Christianity Today And the buildings themselves, well, in the end it would be absolutely devastating, but there are people circling who would want them, all the time. Times,Sunday Times For the families left behind it can be devastating, absolutely devastating. The Sun He could prove absolutely devastating behind a dominant front five. The Sun Unions said it was 'absolutely devastating' to the local economy. The Sun It was just absolutely disgraceful. The Sun (2012) It's absolutely disgraceful to send pilots overseas with so little flying. FIGHTER BOYS: Saving Britain 1940 (2003) It is absolutely disgraceful the abuse you and your staff take. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The fact it is not is absolutely disgusting. The Sun (2014) The only snag is that soya milk also tastes absolutely disgusting. Times, Sunday Times (2014) They are either totally delicious or absolutely disgusting. The Sun (2014) What you did was absolutely disgusting and sickening. The Sun (2009) I've had an absolutely dreadful coughing flu, caught within 24 hours from my equally afflicted partner. Times, Sunday Times No, he did not like the book one bit; indeed, he thought it was absolutely dreadful. Times, Sunday Times I think they're absolutely dreadful. Times, Sunday Times We all felt absolutely dreadful for him. The Sun Oh yes, because it's an absolutely dreadful idea. Times, Sunday Times We're absolutely ecstatic and all feel as though we're floating around in some incredible dream. The Sun We're all absolutely ecstatic that we did it. The Sun He was absolutely ecstatic and, in a jot, had become the darling of the 15,000 sell-out crowd. Times, Sunday Times This should be done only if absolutely essential and you should take professional advice. Times, Sunday Times A broadband connection isn't absolutely essential, but would really help. Times, Sunday Times Many are a little short of cash themselves, thanks to investor redemptions, and are telling companies they will only support issues that are absolutely essential. Times, Sunday Times They're absolutely essential, and also very good for making mysterious philosophical remarks when you reach the summit. Times, Sunday Times No spending programmes should be 'off the table' and the question should not be what to cut, but what activities are absolutely essential to government. Times, Sunday Times The commitment that this guy gave to me was absolutely extraordinary. Times,Sunday Times Seen from the outside, it seems absolutely extraordinary. Times, Sunday Times I find that absolutely extraordinary and it has to make you wonder whether he had become bored with the relationship and was looking for a way out. The Sun What transpired, of course, was absolutely extraordinary. The Sun We might need something absolutely extraordinary. The Sun Both these two shows had absolutely fabulous series finales and my family just can't wait for them to come back soon. The Sun These garments have now been re-woven and reborn into this sustainable camel coat, which will keep you looking and feeling absolutely fabulous this autumn. Times, Sunday Times All in all, absolutely fabulous. The Sun Precocious beyond belief... or absolutely fabulous? Times, Sunday Times It's absolutely fabulous — like life going backwards. Times, Sunday Times His agent said that the allegations were absolutely false. Times, Sunday Times The confessions, he said, were 'absolutely false'. Times, Sunday Times Other reports as to the ending are absolutely false. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was an absolutely fantastic strike that won the game, but we're bitterly disappointed. Times, Sunday Times To see those two walking into a club in the evening was absolutely fantastic. The Sun I can't wait to see it again as it's an absolutely fantastic goal. The Sun But since we've met and worked together, he has been absolutely fantastic. The Sun It's an absolutely fantastic product and will turn even parchment-like lips into ones that are pulpy and inviting. Times, Sunday Times Two teams with obvious flaws should provide an absolutely fascinating series. Times, Sunday Times This was a revelation to me and absolutely fascinating. Times, Sunday Times Random chat and noise make this an agonisingly dull 18 hours for non-fans and absolutely fascinating for the faithful. Times, Sunday Times As you'd expect from a show that's taken 48 years to make, it's absolutely fascinating. The Sun Absolutely fascinating & a great insight into the excellent work police do. The Sun In the last twelve months the place has got absolutely filthy. The Sun (2014) That's an absolutely filthy thing to say. Times, Sunday Times (2013) He was absolutely filthy - unrecognisable. The Sun (2007) Not on this evidence -but what if she was given an absolutely furious song to sing? Times, Sunday Times I'm absolutely furious with him and would consider punching his lights out if we met. The Sun And yet he looked absolutely furious on the touchline as his side spurned one opportunity after another. The Sun In fact, he's absolutely furious. The Sun They were both absolutely furious. The Sun They will be absolutely gorgeous as a couple. The Sun It mixes absolutely gorgeous slow numbers with occasionally jarring, discordant experimental fare. Times, Sunday Times I had a married friend who was absolutely gorgeous. Times, Sunday Times She captivated everyone who knew her, she was absolutely gorgeous in every way. Times, Sunday Times They are absolutely gorgeous and looking right at the camera. The Sun He was so nice, a real gentleman and absolutely hilarious. The Sun It was absolutely hilarious and it was true! The Sun A fabulous and absolutely hilarious animation that continues to stand the test of time. The Sun The advertising days were, by the sound of it, absolutely hilarious. Times,Sunday Times I think it's absolutely hilarious! The Sun And a show source said yesterday: 'Every year presents a new challenge as we want to give them something absolutely horrendous. The Sun (2010) Players and coaches wanted to get back to their base in Krakow as quickly as possible but instead had an absolutely horrendous journey. The Sun (2012) The schedule was absolutely horrendous. The Sun (2013) Short term it sounded absolutely horrendous. Times, Sunday Times (2006) She said the scene was absolutely horrendous. Times, Sunday Times (2010) I ended up with very defined bald patches, which was absolutely horrible. The Sun It's absolutely horrible as a manager, player and fan and for everybody. Times, Sunday Times It's the perfect curse: absolutely horrible, yet not on the inhumane side of drastic. Times, Sunday Times There are an awful lot of them around and it must be absolutely horrible for them. Times, Sunday Times I hate them; they're absolutely horrible. Times, Sunday Times There was some absolutely horrific surgery, where they took away your ribs and pressed the lung down. Times, Sunday Times I wore it all with cowboy boots — absolutely horrific. Times, Sunday Times One cop described the scene as 'absolutely horrific'. The Sun It was horrific, absolutely horrific. The Sun The scenes are absolutely horrific. The Sun A day that not so long ago seemed absolutely impossible. The Sun The internet being the internet, it was embarrassingly simple to track down and absolutely impossible to get delivered. Times, Sunday Times The government took over operating their businesses, but running that amount of cinemas was absolutely impossible, so the number of cinemas slowly decreased. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 You don't touch each other and the rules are absolutely impossible to understand. The Sun Someone tells you this awful news and you feel it's absolutely impossible to go on... Times, Sunday Times He was preparing for what would have been an absolutely incredible show. The Sun It's absolutely incredible what they do in terms of athleticism. The Sun So if you love it or haven't ever heard it, get downloading - it's absolutely incredible. The Sun It was absolutely incredible but very, very funny. The Sun It was an absolutely incredible night, so emotional from start to finish. The Sun The idea that you can't be pretty and have a brain makes me absolutely livid. Times, Sunday Times (2016) I am absolutely livid with the weather. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Apparently he was absolutely livid. Times, Sunday Times (2015) She said: 'I was absolutely livid. Times, Sunday Times (2010) An onlooker said: 'She was clearly absolutely livid to have been voted out first. The Sun (2012) On every occasion, he has been absolutely lovely and unfailingly polite. The Sun Sounds a bit pompous, but these places are very casual and absolutely lovely. Times, Sunday Times I know they're all fans, and absolutely lovely people. The Sun The main problem was that they are just absolutely lovely. Times, Sunday Times Winning this case when the odds seemed to be against us, and getting justice for my absolutely lovely client. Times, Sunday Times His play for his first goal was absolutely magnificent - his turn, his balance, no drawback, just side-footed it in. Times, Sunday Times We upgraded to the double room which was absolutely magnificent. ST That medal haul alone tells you how good he was - he was absolutely magnificent. The Sun To win one final was absolutely magnificent - to do it twice would be really special. The Sun He was an absolutely magnificent bloke. Times, Sunday Times So to have an effective drug is absolutely marvellous. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The whole thing sounds absolutely marvellous. Times, Sunday Times (2012) According to me, it is absolutely marvellous. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The weather has to be absolutely perfect: the right rain, the right sun. Times, Sunday Times Absolutely perfect in a bit of damp shade. Times, Sunday Times So absolutely perfect, unstained, untainted that we in our stained, tainted sense cannot even look at it, nor approach it. Christianity Today I just think we're absolutely perfect for each other. The Sun The reason her dancing didn't improve was because she seemed to think it was absolutely perfect. Times, Sunday Times I was absolutely petrified, got knocked out and had to come off. The Sun (2016) My partner is now waiting for the repeat of her operation and I am absolutely petrified. The Sun (2014) My wife is absolutely petrified. The Sun (2011) They must have been absolutely petrified. The Sun (2009) The urgency of it is absolutely phenomenal. The Sun (2015) Series four is absolutely phenomenal. Times, Sunday Times (2013) It would be absolutely phenomenal. Times, Sunday Times (2009) If an act is absolutely phenomenal and all three of us really want them, we all have to pitch and they have to decide. The Sun (2014) He rejected suggestions that the officers might have overreacted because they were being filmed, saying the idea was absolutely ridiculous. Times, Sunday Times It's absolutely ridiculous they have the cheek to turn up at the crack of dawn every week and create such a racket. Times, Sunday Times I think you have got to cut through the venom of it and hopefully he'll reflect and understand that what he said was absolutely ridiculous. The Sun The referee's position to make a decision there was absolutely ridiculous. Times, Sunday Times In my eyes, that's absolutely ridiculous. The Sun I look back at the video tape and it was absolutely right on the mark. Times, Sunday Times (2012) He was absolutely right about my bluffing. Christianity Today (2000) What we need is the Government to get this absolutely right and to provide certainty. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Those who argue that writers have managed for centuries without creative writing courses are absolutely right. Times, Sunday Times (2007) And he had laughed, not in derision, not in amusement, but because she was absolutely right. AMAGANSETT (2004) The company's after-sales service has been absolutely shocking. The Sun The goals we gave away were absolutely shocking — absolutely criminal. The Sun I have an absolutely shocking sense of direction. Times, Sunday Times I saw the second tower fall and that was absolutely shocking. The Sun Absolutely shocking and very dangerous. The Sun He still looks absolutely stunning in his coat. The Sun This absolutely stunning, wonderfully observed first novel challenges all preconceived ideas about supposedly 'ordinary' lives. Times, Sunday Times After a troubled production, including the whole story being re-worked, it looks absolutely stunning. The Sun Absolutely superb, not least because of his outstanding defending. Times, Sunday Times You need 11 players to play well but, on odd occasions, you have 11 players who are absolutely superb. The Sun They have union shop stewards who are absolutely superb at representing them and it can take a year or more to get them out. Times, Sunday Times The players' performance was absolutely superb and it showed that they are now getting far better at coping with the pressure. Times, Sunday Times It also makes absolutely superb tortellini and ravioli with a shellfish filling. Times, Sunday Times Request a room facing the inner courtyard if you want to be absolutely sure of peace and quiet. Times, Sunday Times (2013) The scorer could have made absolutely sure in the second half but steered his header wide. The Sun (2009) Then, squinting in her effort to make absolutely sure, said: `Is it the sickie ? DEATH OF A NYMPH (2004) In the last eight or nine games we've been absolutely terrific. The Sun This engaging family adventure film looks absolutely terrific. Times, Sunday Times He's been absolutely terrific — a top player with the right attitude who can go all the way to the top. The Sun His making of the first goal was exquisite, absolutely terrific. The Sun But his players pulled out an absolutely terrific performance for him. The Sun Each statement was rated on a scale from one (absolutely untrue) to seven (absolutely true). Times,Sunday Times They were absolutely true to their word and both parties benefited from it. Times, Sunday Times I was reminded of this absolutely true incident a few days ago. Times, Sunday Times Saying that all things may be absolutely true, but it feels hollow at a funeral. Christianity Today A beautiful and absolutely true piece of writing. ST There was no question in my mind: this was absolutely unacceptable - if not immoral. Times, Sunday Times Any actions that go beyond reasonable punishment are absolutely unacceptable and must be dealt with by the courts. Times, Sunday Times It was absolutely unacceptable behaviour. Times, Sunday Times If on top of that we do not have the crowd behind us, that would be absolutely unbelievable. Times, Sunday Times He has come in and been absolutely unbelievable. The Sun The effort of the community has been absolutely unbelievable. Times, Sunday Times The police response to my property was absolutely unbelievable. Times, Sunday Times I think he can be absolutely unbelievable. The Sun Each statement was rated on a scale from one (absolutely untrue) to seven (absolutely true). Times,Sunday Times He was told his account was 'absolutely untrue'. Times, Sunday Times A source at the university called the claims absolutely untrue. Times, Sunday Times Are they fiercely jealous like everyone makes out redheads are in all those bigoted jokes about redheads, which by the way are absolutely untrue. Times, Sunday Times As far as the allegations that were leveled at me and purported as the reason for the breakup, they were all absolutely untrue. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 We are brilliant at inventing stuff but absolutely useless at making the necessary investment to keep our ideas fresh and relevant. The Sun (2012) They told me it was absolutely useless, riddled with gout. The Sun (2013) It shows it's an absolutely useless system. The Sun (2010) For others, it's an absolutely vital way of keeping, for instance, bank statements private. The Sun As a pastor doing theology, such relationships and networks are absolutely vital, insofar as they are not natural to the pastoral vocation. Christianity Today Planning, budgeting and dedication are absolutely vital — see my four key points below. Times, Sunday Times Pensions are absolutely vital for certain people, but for me they are not a good thing. Times, Sunday Times Speaking truth to power remains a dangerous, yet absolutely vital, role in both old and emerging democracies. The Times Literary Supplement A 'sinful' venue for 'greasy, unhealthy and absolutely wonderful' burgers. Times, Sunday Times Maybe it's because they are absolutely wonderful in a wildish spot. Times, Sunday Times Now it's absolutely wonderful because there's somebody who makes me laugh. Times, Sunday Times It's an absolutely wonderful, gentle comedy with a cast of fine actors. Times, Sunday Times She was absolutely wonderful and stayed with us for three years. Times, Sunday Times There are actions that are grotesquely and absolutely wrong, always, everywhere. Times, Sunday Times Therefore, the curtailment of that right inherent in the unless orders was absolutely wrong. Times, Sunday Times I was absolutely wrong in my original bias. Times, Sunday Times It would be absolutely wrong to impose quotas, or to demand that the bench should mirror the population. Times, Sunday Times But you would also be absolutely wrong. Times,Sunday Times All of which will mean absolutely nothing to many people — but will be a glorious treat to those in the club. Times, Sunday Times They mean absolutely nothing to me. Times, Sunday Times Even if these names mean absolutely nothing to you, it honestly doesn't matter. Times, Sunday Times I can go through two or three different subjects in a song and the title can mean absolutely nothing at all. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The 16-year age gap means absolutely nothing. The Sun Translations: Chinese: 绝对 Japanese: 全く |
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