absolute

noun

1. something that is conceived or that exists independently and not in relation to other things
something that does not depend on anything else and is beyond human control
something that is not relative

e.g. no mortal being can influence the absolute

adj

1. perfect or complete or pure

e.g. absolute loyalty
absolute silence
absolute truth
absolute alcohol

2. not capable of being violated or infringed

e.g. infrangible human rights

Synonym: infrangibleinviolable

3. complete and without restriction or qualification
sometimes used informally as intensifiers

e.g. absolute freedom
an absolute dimwit
a downright lie
out-and-out mayhem
an out-and-out lie
a rank outsider
many right-down vices
got the job through sheer persistence
sheer stupidity

Synonym: downrightout-and-out(a)rank(a)right-downsheer(a)

4. not limited by law

e.g. an absolute monarch

5. expressing finality with no implication of possible change

e.g. an absolute guarantee to respect the nation's authority

1. 完全的；彻底的
Absolute means total and complete.

e.g. It's not really suited to absolute beginners...
它并不真正适合从零开始的初学者。
e.g. A sick person needs absolute confidence and trust in a doctor.
病人需要对医生有绝对的信心和信任。

2. 十足的；地道的
You use absolute to emphasize something that you are saying.

e.g. About 12 inches wide is the absolute minimum you should consider...
12英寸左右的宽度绝对是你应考虑的最低值。
e.g. I think it's absolute nonsense.
我认为那十足是无稽之谈。

3. 专制独裁的；有无上权力的
An absolute ruler has complete power and authority over his or her country.

e.g. He ruled with absolute power.
他实行独裁统治。
e.g. ...the doctrine of absolute monarchy based upon divine right.
以神权为基础的君主专制学说

4. 确实的；不容置疑的
Absolute is used to say that something is definite and will not change even if circumstances change.

e.g. John brought the absolute proof that we needed...
约翰带来了我们所需的确凿证据。
e.g. They had given an absolute assurance that it would be kept secret.
他们信誓旦旦地保证将对此绝对保密。

5. （数值）不受变量影响的，绝对的
An amount that is expressed in absolute terms is expressed as a fixed amount rather than referring to variable factors such as what you earn or the effects of inflation.

absolute

e.g. In absolute terms British wages remain low by European standards.
根据欧洲标准，英国工资的绝对值依然很低。

6. （规则、原则）绝对的
Absolute rules and principles are believed to be true, right, or relevant in all situations.

e.g. There are no absolute rules.
世事无绝对。
e.g. ...certain assumptions which are accepted without question as absolute truths.
某些未经质疑就被作为绝对真理而全盘接受的假设

7. 绝对法则（或原则）
An absolute is a rule or principle that is believed to be true, right, or relevant in all situations.

e.g. We tend to think in absolutes.
我们思考问题倾向于绝对化。

8. see also: decree absolute

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