| 单词 | release |
| 释义 | release (rɪliːs ) Word forms: releases , releasing , released 1. verb [usually passive] B2 If a person or animal is released from somewhere where they have been locked up or looked after, they are set free or allowed to go. He was released from custody the next day. [be VERB-ed + from] He is expected to be released from hospital today. [be V-ed from n] Fifty-five foxes were released from a fur farm by animal rights activists. [be V-ed from n] He was released on bail. [be VERB-ed] Synonyms: set free, free, discharge, liberate 2. countable noun When someone is released, you refer to their release. He called for the immediate release of all political prisoners. ...the secret negotiations necessary to secure hostage releases. Serious complications have delayed his release from hospital. Synonyms: liberation, freedom, delivery, liberty 3. verb B2 If someone or something releases you from a duty, task, or feeling, they free you from it. [formal] The document released Mr Jackson from his obligations under the contract. [VERB noun + from] This releases the teacher to work with individuals who are having extreme difficulty. [VERB noun] Release is also a noun. ...release from stored tensions, traumas and grief. [+ from] They look on life at college as a blessed release from the obligation to work. 4. verb To release feelings or abilities means to allow them to be expressed. Becoming your own person releases your creativity. [VERB noun] I personally don't want to release my anger on anyone else. [VERB noun] Humour is wonderful for releasing tension. [VERB noun] Synonyms: dissipate, dissolve, disperse, dispel Release is also a noun. She felt the sudden sweet release of her own tears. [+ of] 5. verb If someone in authority releases something such as a document or information, they make it available. They're not releasing any more details yet. [VERB noun] Figures released yesterday show retail sales were down in March. [VERB-ed] Synonyms: issue, publish, make public, make known Release is also a noun. Action had been taken to speed up the release of cheques. [+ of] 6. verb If you release someone or something, you stop holding them. [formal] He stopped and faced her, releasing her wrist. [VERB noun] ...the twisting action before a bowler releases the ball. [VERB noun] 7. verb If you release a device, you move it so that it stops holding something. Wade released the hand brake and pulled away from the curb. [VERB noun] 8. verb If something releases gas, heat, or a substance, it causes it to leave its container or the substance that it was part of and enter the surrounding atmosphere or area. ...a weapon which releases toxic nerve gas. [VERB noun] The contraction of muscles uses energy and releases heat. [VERB noun] A ceramic water holder gradually releases water into the plants. [VERB noun] Synonyms: give off, discharge, send out, throw out Release is also a noun. Under the agreement, releases of cancer-causing chemicals will be cut by about 80 per cent. [+ of] 9. verb When an entertainer or company releases a new CD, video, or film, it becomes available so that people can buy it or see it. He is releasing an album of love songs. [VERB noun] Synonyms: launch, market, unveil, bring out 10. countable noun A new release is a new CD, video, or film that has just become available for people to buy or see. Which of the new releases do you think are really good? 11. uncountable noun [on N] If a film or video is on release or on general release, it is available for people to see in public cinemas or for people to buy. The film goes on release on February 1st. 12. See also day release, news release, press release Collocations: release a report The intention not to release the report until it has been security checked exemplifies this. Times, Sunday Times He's the one who at the time opted not to release a report about exactly that. Times,Sunday Times We were told categorically that we did not have the authority to release this report as the budget control committee. Times, Sunday Times A first step in that regard would be to release the report. Times,Sunday Times They have refused to release the report to me. Times, Sunday Times It was always the plan to release the single on his birthday. Times, Sunday Times The singer plans to release a single and album on his own label next year. The Sun Cameras will follow them as they meet for the first time and write and release a single. The Sun I'm the first member of my family to release a single. The Sun I want to ride the tigers/release a single! Times, Sunday Times A separate business survey released last week pointed to the sharpest downturn in activity since records began in 1997. Times,Sunday Times Two surveys released today signal a slight loss of momentum. Times, Sunday Times A survey released this week reveals that one in three married people are cheating on their spouse. The Sun Yet many householders, according to a survey released today, are staying silent about break-ins lest reporting the crime pushes down the value of their homes. Times, Sunday Times The charity also released a survey that found more than three quarters of people with arthritis said that it compromised their family and social lives. Times, Sunday Times Custody sergeants will use the ratings to help them to decide whether to release a suspect on bail before a charge, or to remand them in custody after a charge. Times, Sunday Times On the strength of this evidence the police agreed to release the suspect. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In practice, they stop the 'custody clock' by releasing a suspect on pre-charge bail to return for a further interview at a later date. Times, Sunday Times The third option, if neither of the first two were possible, would be to release the suspects. Times, Sunday Times The married glazer, 41, was furious that officers released the suspect. The Sun The person goes into shock as the bacteria release a toxin that causes circulatory collapse. The Scientist It then releases a toxin. The Sun They also help to secrete or release the toxins from the cell. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It became apparent that a recent treatment of the algal bloom with copper sulfate caused lysis of the algal cells, releasing a toxin into the water. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He should release the transcripts of his taped conversations, and let the public judge whether he has reason to be concerned. Times, Sunday Times And in the interests of transparency, he should release the transcripts of his own taped conversations, so that the public can judge the behaviour of public officials. Times, Sunday Times Shocked police released a transcript of a call-handler returning the call to the family to see if there was an emergency. The Sun I ain't scared of my past — let them release my video. The Sun It took some nerve for her label to release the video. Times, Sunday Times They threatened to call the police and release a video they had secretly filmed unless he paid up. Times, Sunday Times She had received phone calls threatening to release the video, calls that continued even after she changed her number. Times, Sunday Times So, we've decided to release a video message attacking the media over their attacks. Times, Sunday Times It's also a good de-stressing activity, encouraging you to slow your breathing and release tension through gentle stretching. The Sun Something as simple as sitting somewhere comfortable away from a fraught environment, and focusing on your breathing, can calm you down and release tension. The Sun You can do this just a few times to release tension, or for several minutes as a form of mediation. The Sun It can work wonders to eliminate stress, release tension and help you sleep more soundly. The Sun As long as the crockery doesn't fly, a good row can be a healthy way to clear the air and release tension. Times, Sunday Times Rather than confirming immediately that life wasn't as rosy as the market believed, it waited four days to the scheduled release of a trading update. Times, Sunday Times Many copies were mistakenly put on store shelves on the scheduled release date, only to be immediately recalled. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But the album was canceled just before its scheduled release. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Some reviewers speculate that the cause was a rushed development cycle to reach a scheduled release date. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 An unmastered version leaked and received airplay ahead of its scheduled release, followed by a positive response from critics and fans. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 We are keeping up a very focused effort to try to secure their release. Times, Sunday Times Trained negotiators establish contact with the hijackers and begin try to secure the release of on board. The Sun The trader has agreed to hand over 5 million from his trading account to secure his release. Times, Sunday Times He said that efforts were being made to secure the release of the hostages. Times, Sunday Times Though she was no friend of liberation movements, no head of government had tried harder to secure his release. Times, Sunday Times It said that it was actively seeking the release of the executives. Times, Sunday Times Her friends have expressed shock at the arrest of a 'gentle soul' who marched in demontrations seeking the release of political prisoners. Times, Sunday Times However, after recording two albums of unreleased material, he sought a release from his contract. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They also sought the release of 311 jailed comrades. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Long's supporters sought his release from jail. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Even minor activity such as fidgeting in your chair or walking up a few flights of stairs can stimulate the release of these chemicals. The Sun Instead, it's thought to stimulate the release of a nerve-transmitter called dopamine, which slows down eye growth and keeps it healthy. Times, Sunday Times It was also possible that the stress of being taunted could stimulate the release of the hormone cortisol, which can lead to weight gain, they said. Times, Sunday Times Hormones, nerve impulses and muscle contraction stimulate the release of calcium ions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 High blood glucose levels stimulate the release of insulin. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 As a 14th studio release, it's miraculous. Times, Sunday Times It was his first studio release since 1987. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 With tracking for their second studio release at this stage, the remaining members would continue to work on production, while searching for new members. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He and the group soon began their work on writing and recording sessions for their first studio release since 2004. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, it was her lowest peaking first single from a studio release. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Earlier attempts to shrink the theatrical release window from its traditional 120 days have proved difficult. Times, Sunday Times Although the film received only a limited theatrical release, it has since become a perennial rental favourite. Times, Sunday Times According to another producer friend of mine it costs $1 million (565,000) just to print and distribute enough reels of film for a limited theatrical release. Times, Sunday Times It has survived 40 years, travelled to more than 30 countries, been translated into more than 20 languages and was turned into the longest running theatrical release in film history. Times, Sunday Times Worldwide, the film only had a very abbreviated and minimal theatrical release. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Carbohydrate foods trigger the release of insulin, which ids to other ng tryptophan more easily. The Sun When stimulated, the cells trigger the release of an 'alertness' hormone, melanopsin. Times, Sunday Times However, studies show it can trigger the release of endorphins - the body's natural painkillers - as well as stimulate some nerve fibres that block pain. Times, Sunday Times The act itself will trigger the release of painkilling, brain-happy endorphins and serotonin. The Sun These components can inhibit the signals responsible for telling your body you are feeling pain or cold, and trigger the release of dopamine and serotonin. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 China protested the arrest, as it claims the islands as part of its sovereign territory, and demanded the unconditional release of the captain. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 His appeal challenged this confinement and forced treatment, requested a withdrawal of his original insanity defense, and sought his unconditional release from custody. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was given his unconditional release 12 days later. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These blogs and bloggers want the unconditional release of those arrested bloggers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The player had no freedom to change teams unless he was given his unconditional release. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 释放, 释放 Japanese: 解放, 解放する |
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