absolute/ˋæbsə͵lut; ˈæbsəluːt/adj 1 complete and total 完全的﹔彻底的﹔绝对的: There was absolute silence. 静悄悄的﹐没有一点声音。a ruler with absolute power 拥有绝对权力的统治者2 used to emphasize your opinion 绝对的﹐确实的﹐十足的〔用于强调〕: You’re an absolute genius! 你绝对是个天才!3 definite and not likely to change 确定的﹐确实的: I can’t give you any absolute promises. 我不能给你什么绝对的保证。