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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。
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