in the abstract

In a manner that is intangible or outside the constraints or possibilities of the real world. Love is something that exists in the abstract—it's very hard to define what makes love real.

in the abstract

In a way that is conceptual or theoretical, as opposed to actual or empirical.

词组	in the abstract
释义	in the abstract in the abstract In a manner that is intangible or outside the constraints or possibilities of the real world. Love is something that exists in the abstract—it's very hard to define what makes love real. See also: abstract Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. in the abstract In a way that is conceptual or theoretical, as opposed to actual or empirical. See also: abstract American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: abstract idea buzz with buzz with (something) theorize on theorize on (something) take an axe to make (something) clear (to one) make clear to strive after strive after (something)
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