单词 | absolute |
释义 | absolute —absolute /ˈæb.sə.luːt/ adjective (POWERFUL) ► F0 describes a ruler who has unlimited power: » an absolute monarchThesaurus+: ↑Ruling and governingadjective (VERY GREAT) B2 very great or to the largest degree possible: » a man of absolute integrity/discretion» I have absolute faith in her judgment.» There was no absolute proof of fraud.Thesaurus+: ↑Complete and whole , ↑Very and extremeB2 [before noun] used when expressing a strong opinion: » He's an absolute idiot!» That's absolute rubbish!Thesaurus+: ↑Very and extreme , ↑Complete and whole , ↑Intensifying expressions• • • Extra Examples:» His room is an absolute dump!» I then realized to my absolute horror, that I had forgotten the present.» When you're stuck in traffic, a mobile phone's an absolute life-saver.» You won't have any problems with the entrance test - it's an absolute breeze.» You've been an absolute gem - I couldn't have managed without your help.adjective [before noun] (NOT CHANGING) ► F0 true, right, or the same in all situations and not depending on anything else: » an absolute law/principle/doctrine» Do you think there's such a thing as absolute truth/beauty?» Her contribution was better than most, but in absolute terms (= without comparing it with anything else) it was still rather poor.Thesaurus+: ↑Complete and whole , ↑Very and extreme |
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