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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary ab·solve (ab·solved ; ab·solv·ing) ETYMOLOGY Middle English, from Latin absolvere, from ab- + solvere to loosen — more at solve DATE 15th century 1. to set free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt 2. to remit (a sin) by absolution Synonyms: see exculpate • ab·solv·er noun English Etymology absolve 1530s, from L. absolvere "set free, loosen, acquit," from ab-"from" + solvere "loosen" (see solve). Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 absolve ab·solve / Eb5zClv; NAmE Eb5zB:lv / verb[VN] ~ sb (from / of sth) 1. to state formally that sb is not guilty or responsible for sth 宣告…无罪；免除…的责任: The court absolved him of all responsibility for the accident. 法院宣告他对该事故不负任何责任。 2. to give absolution to sb 赦免…的罪: I absolve you from all your sins. 我赦免你所有的罪过。 OLT absolve verb ⇨ acquit Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged ab·solve \əbˈzälv, ab-, -ˈs-, -ȯlv also -ä(u̇)v or -ȯv\ transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Middle English absolven, from Latin absolvere, from ab- ab- (I) + solvere to loosen, release — more at solve 1. : to set free or release from some obligation, debt, or responsibility or from the consequences of guilt or from such ties as it would be guilt to violate : pronounce free < absolve a subject from his allegiance > 2. : to adjudge or pronounce not guilty : acquit < Halifax was absolved by a majority of fourteen — T.B.Macaulay > 3. : to free from a religious penalty : pardon : remit (a sin) by absolution4. obsolete : finish , accomplish 5. obsolete : to resolve or explain (as a difficulty) 6. : to qualify in (an academic requirement) : pass or obtain credit for passing (a course or an examination) Synonyms: see exculpate |
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