[with obj.]declare (someone) free from blame, guilt, or responsibility 宣布免除(某人)的过失(或罪行、责任) the pardon absolved them of any crimes. 赦免特许状免除了他们所有罪行。 ■(in church use) give absolution for (a sin) (教会用语)恕(罪)
语源
late Middle English : from Latin absolvere 'set free, acquit', from ab- 'from' + solvere 'loosen'