So defining the middle class in absolute terms is hard.

因此，用一个绝对的术语来定义中产阶级是比较难的。

youdao

There is, however, no convincing evidence that the UK middle class is suffering falling income in absolute terms.

然而，没有确切的证据表明，英国中产阶级的绝对收入正在降低。

youdao

Arguably, a relative drop in income is a worse blow to a traditional upper middle-class Englishman than an absolute decline equivalent to those suffered by everyone else.

可以说，对于传统的上中层英国人，收入的相对下降比人人相同的绝对下滑打击更大。

youdao

There is no middle ground between governing and being governed, between absolute rule and freedom."

VOA: special.2011.04.21

Back at the 50-room hotel, you are afforded an impressively civilized welcome, considering that you are in the absolute middle of nowhere.

FORBES: Magazine Article

So defining the middle class in absolute terms is hard (see article).

ECONOMIST: Burgeoning bourgeoisie

Ditto for whether the absolute standard of living of the poor and middle class improves or declines.

FORBES: Move up http://i.forbesimg.com t Move down