absolute
/ˈæbsəluːt/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #5090 in the learning path
完全的；彻底的
Definitions
adj. complete or total
完全的；彻底的
adj. not limited by conditions, rules, or other authorities
绝对的；不受限制的
Example
The room fell into absolute silence when she entered.
她一进来，房间里就变得鸦雀无声。
Giving any single institution absolute power can weaken accountability and reduce public trust in government.
赋予任何单一机构不受限制的权力，都可能削弱问责机制并降低公众对政府的信任。
Collocations
- absolute silence
- absolute certainty
- absolute power
- an absolute necessity
Word family
- absolutely (adv.)
Synonyms
- complete
- total
Antonyms
- partial
- relative
Usage tip
常表示程度已达极限，通常不用 very 修饰。
FAQ
- What does absolute mean?
- complete or total not limited by conditions, rules, or other authorities
- How is absolute pronounced?
- UK /ˈæbsəluːt/, US /ˈæbsəluːt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
