absolves; absolved; absolving
absolves; absolved; absolving
Learner's definition of ABSOLVE
[+ object] formal
1
: to make (someone) free from guilt, responsibility, etc.赦免…的罪行;解除…的责任 -
He was absolved of the responsibility of repaying the loan. [=he was not required to repay the loan]他被免除了偿还贷款的责任。
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His youth does not absolve him from being guilty for these crimes. = His youth does not absolve him of guilt for these crimes.年轻不能成为他推脱这些罪责的借口。
2
: to give forgiveness to (someone who has sinned) or for (a sin)宽恕;赦免