Day11英语学习，死磕同义词之 absolute, autoc

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absolute, autocratic, arbitrary, despotic, tyrannical

They all mean exercising power or authority without restraint. 它们都指能毫不受限制地行使力量或权力。

absolute 英 [ˈæbsəlu:t]  美 [ˈæbsəˌlut] implies that one is not bound by legal constraints or the control of another.

它指不受法律的限制，或不受制于他人。

we have absolute confidence in victory.  我们有绝对胜利的把握。

autocratic 英 [ˌɔ:tə'krætɪk]  美 [ˌɔ:tə'krætɪk]  suggests the egotistical, self-conscious use or power of the haughty imposition ofone’s own will.

它表示任性地、自我意识特别重地使用权力，或者强行推行个人的愿望。

Her autocratic manner lost her many potential allies.  她的独断独行使她失去了许多可能的盟友。

arbitrary  英 [ˈɑ:bɪtrəri]  美 [ˈɑ:rbətreri]  implies the exercise and usually the abuse of power according to one’s momentary inclination.

它指依照个人暂时的意愿而使用(一般是滥用)权力。(反)legitimate

The old man became increasingly prejudiced,arbitrary,andsenile.  他越来越变成一个偏见、固执和独断的老人。

despotic 英 [dɪ'spɒtɪk]  美 [dɪˈspɑtɪk]  implies the arbitrary and imperious exercise of absolute power or control.

它指肆意和专横地运用绝对的权力或控制力。

I thought China'sparents too have been despotic,they always peep others personal secrets.  我觉得中国的父母们太专制了，他们总是偷看别人的私隐。

tyrannical  英 [tɪˈrænɪkl]  美 [tɪˈrænɪkəl, taɪ-]  implies the abuse of absolute power and harsh or oppressive rule.

它指滥用绝对权力，或进行苛刻的、压迫的统治。

His behavior grew more unpredictable by the day,and increasingly tyrannical.  他的行为越来越难以捉摸，而且愈发残暴。