| 单词 | freedom |
| 释义 | freedom (friːdəm ) Word forms: freedoms 1. variable noun B2 Freedom is the state of being allowed to do what you want to do. Freedoms are instances of this. ...freedom of speech. They want greater political freedom. Today we have the freedom to decide our own futures. The United Nations Secretary-General has spoken of the need for individual freedoms and human rights. Synonyms: independence, democracy, sovereignty, autonomy 2. uncountable noun [oft poss NOUN] When prisoners or slaves are set free or escape, they gain their freedom. ...an agreement under which all hostages and detainees would gain their freedom. Synonyms: liberty, release, discharge, emancipation 3. uncountable noun Freedom from something you do not want means not being affected by it. ...all the freedom from pain that medicine could provide. [+ from] ...freedom from government control. [+ from] Synonyms: exemption, release, relief, privilege 4. singular noun The freedom of a particular city is a special honour which is given to a famous person who is connected with that city, or to someone who has performed some special service for the city. He was given the Freedom of the City of Dublin by the Lord Mayor. Quotations: I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it Freedom is always and exclusively freedom for the one who thinks differentlyDie Russische Revolution We look forward to a world founded upon four essential human freedoms. The first is freedom of speech and expression ... The second is freedom of every person to worship God in his own way ... The third is freedom from want ... The fourth is freedom from fearannual message to Congress Man was born free, and everywhere he is in chainsThe Social Contract No human being, however great or powerful, was ever so free as a fishThe Two Paths Perfect freedom is reserved for the man who lives by his own work and in that work does what he wants to doSpeculum Mentis Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four. If that is granted, all else followsNineteen Eighty-Four Collocations: absolute freedom Not knowing what I'm doing next is an absolute freedom for me to do what I want. Times, Sunday Times (2006) It is as if he wants to play with absolute freedom, but that is a more demanding task than he imagined. Times, Sunday Times (2013) The great thing about running is the absolute freedom that it brings, you can run in your lunch hour, to work or with a friend at the weekends. Times, Sunday Times (2006) To make it work, you have to allow freedom. Times, Sunday Times (2008) I hope I will also be allowed artistic freedom. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Amnesty International appealed to the regime to allow residents freedom of movement. Times, Sunday Times (2016) But my father yearned for more artistic freedom. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Film studios competed for his services with offers of artistic freedom and unlimited cash. Times, Sunday Times (2016) This battle for artistic freedom was almost as dramatic as her dancing. Times, Sunday Times (2015) 'It is a basic freedom and shouldn't be restricted,' he said. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The right to strike is regarded as a basic freedom in a democratic society. Business Studies Basic Facts (1990) The court should stick to protecting basic freedoms. Times, Sunday Times (2012) I gave them complete freedom because I didn't think it was right for me to interfere. Times, Sunday Times (2014) You could go anywhere, anytime, with complete freedom of movement. THE 22 IMMUTABLE LAWS OF BRANDING (2002) He offered MPs and ministers complete freedom to campaign for In or Out in the 2017 referendum. Times, Sunday Times (2015) He wrote and produced the band's hits, while allowing the members a creative freedom that yielded a unique sound. Times, Sunday Times (2012) A recent survey found them to be the most satisfied workers in Britain, citing creative freedom and variety as significant factors. Times, Sunday Times (2007) We crave creative freedom to express ourselves in what we do and the freedom not to lie about ourselves. Times, Sunday Times (2015) A government spokesman said the president will explain that there is no plan to curb press freedom. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The ethical and scientific case must be overwhelming before this freedom is curbed. Times, Sunday Times (2014) All this explains why ministers are now looking hard at curbing the freedom of movement. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Now there are some who would like to curtail this freedom. Times, Sunday Times (2011) But his freedom was curtailed when his relatives arrived. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Photographers said that restrictions would curtail press freedoms. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Political leaders say that we must defend freedom and democracy. Times, Sunday Times (2006) More than 120,000 people have signed an online petition defending press freedom. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Even if you don't like my thoughts, be brave and defend freedom of speech. The Sun (2009) Across Asia women demanded freedom, equal rights and an end to discriminatory laws. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Buddhist monks took to the streets to demand freedom from the military dictatorship. Times, Sunday Times (2007) For feminists who demand freedom for women, marriage is the solution, not the problem. The Sun (2006) We consider our country's independence to be essential to democratic freedom. Times, Sunday Times (2016) After all, lack of democratic freedoms is what caused the Second World War. Times, Sunday Times (2012) And in all these countries, the basic democratic freedoms are respected by all parties. Times, Sunday Times (2013) He will also enjoy the freedom to give more to his personal life. Times, Sunday Times (2014) He enjoys freedom of speech and should value it. The Sun (2011) Despite their uncertain career prospects, most teaching masters enjoyed considerable academic freedom. Christianity Today (2000) He was a free man exercising freedom of choice as to where and how he lived. Times, Sunday Times (2013) 'They are expected to exercise those freedoms with responsibility, due care and judgment,' she said. Times, Sunday Times (2006) In this case, the detriment to the national good outweighed the right to exercise freedom of speech. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Universities are here to pursue truth, engage in reasoned argument, support freedom of inquiry and nurture the development of critical thinkers. Times, Sunday Times Among them: freedom of inquiry, opinion and speech; educational opportunity for all; global citizenship; sustainability; and dialogue. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Despite these challenges, librarians are fighting back against budget cuts and closures, providing access to materials, protecting the freedom of inquiry, and allowing groups to meet in their common areas. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 You could go anywhere, anytime, with complete freedom of movement. THE 22 IMMUTABLE LAWS OF BRANDING (2002) They also add that a clear distinction will be made between freedom of movement and freedom to work. Times, Sunday Times (2017) The benefits of the freedom of movement of players has enhanced the quality of the football on offer and outweighed any downsides. Times, Sunday Times (2008) You have no chance of reforming freedom of movement. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The juge d'instruction: there were going to be exasperating inroads into Kenworthy's leisure and freedom of movement. MOONDROP TO MURDER (2002) Article 23 allowed governments to exempt from freedom of navigation waterways or parts of them passing through under-populated or otherwise problematic areas under their control. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Meanwhile, foreign ships with which pirate vessels mingled still had freedom of navigation in the area. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Article 20 allowed governments to grant greater freedom of navigation that provided for in the statute, if they chose to do so. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Foreign nations have the freedom of navigation and overflight, subject to the regulation of the coastal states. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The bus company cancelled the man's interview but was later censured for curtailing the man's freedom of religion. The Sun Police initially refused to investigate the church, citing freedom of religion. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A number of explanations have been given for doing so including a desire to show patriotism, promoting religious harmony, and celebrating freedom of religion. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Four state-sanctioned churches exist, but freedom of religion advocates claim these are showcases for foreigners. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Stifling freedom of thought and individual responsibility will cost us dear. Times, Sunday Times Satire, by contrast, has long promoted freedom of thought, the most basic and fundamental of human freedoms. Times, Sunday Times Where did the ideas for freedom of thought and the accountability of rulers originate? Christianity Today Under her governance freedom of thought and expression were rigorously suppressed. Times, Sunday Times In a career of more than 60 years she embodied the values of freedom of thought and inquiry. Times, Sunday Times Bats should not be given priority over heritage, human health and freedom of worship. Times, Sunday Times He added that he was striking a blow for localism, freedom of worship and parliamentary sovereignty over judicial activism and intolerant secularism. Times, Sunday Times The visit highlighted concerns about freedom of worship. Mail and Guardian Other matters concern freedom of expression, formation of public opinion, freedom of worship and financial support for the press and the political parties. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The cantons were accustomed to self-government and many resented the limits on the freedom of worship in particular. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He also felt optimistic that the freedom struggle at home and the international pressure would lead to his release in five years. Times,Sunday Times I hoped then that life might offer me an opportunity to serve my people and make my humble contribution to their freedom struggle. Times, Sunday Times The freedom struggle had, it seemed, been brought to its knees. Christianity Today No national leader has emerged who did not participate in the freedom struggle. Outlook India He was jailed for his participation in the freedom struggle. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This would give 8m people a fundamental freedom and would also benefit the economy. Times, Sunday Times The constitution includes strongly worded guarantees of fundamental freedom, but it also permits the government to restrict or suspend these rights. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Without it there can be no liberty or democracy, nor respect for our fundamental freedoms or the rule of law. Times, Sunday Times Human rights and fundamental freedoms have to be relative to responsibilities. Times, Sunday Times And so it continues, paring away as it goes a list of what you thought were fundamental freedoms. Times, Sunday Times They need to know the game-plan and, from it, to gain freedom. Times, Sunday Times Serfs could flee the feudal lands and gain freedom in this way, making cities a territory outside the feudal system to a certain extent. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Those who supported this form of advertising claimed that it was necessary to combat advertisers and gain freedom of speech. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Despite initial set backs, the pass entering the valley was opened and the coalition forces were eventually able to gain freedom of movement throughout the area. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I support good schools gaining freedoms - but this must be within a clear framework of accountability. Times, Sunday Times The revolt of 1836 ended when the army chose to grant freedom to the holdouts in exchange for surrender. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Second, through an act of manumission lords could voluntarily grant freedom and this was increasingly done, after the plague, if the serf or a relative made a payment of money. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Trade deals work only if investors are granted freedom against national favouritism and a guarantee of fair legal procedures and transfers of capital. Times, Sunday Times And it isn't just legislators who are granted freedom. Times, Sunday Times If all he said were true, one might ask why he was granted freedom while others with lesser charges remain imprisoned. The Times Literary Supplement The new constitution has to guarantee essential freedoms for all citizens. Times, Sunday Times (2013) They guarantee the academic freedom and independence of advisers. Times, Sunday Times (2010) We are a nation that guarantees the freedom to worship as one chooses. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The man has, he decides, renounced his human freedom and turned himself into a machine, so he exemplifies ' bad faith' (mauvaise foi), an existentialist sin. Times, Sunday Times (2016) He tackles human freedom and also our views of masculinity and femininity. Christianity Today (2000) The stage six thinker did not compromise in respecting the sanctity of life and human freedom. Advanced Educational Psychology For Educators, Researchers and Policymakers, (1995) It pays scant respect to human dignity because it denies human freedom. Christianity Today (2000) You're only practising what you preach: individual freedom. Times, Sunday Times (2016) In democratic societies that are dedicated to individual freedom, that may seem unproblematic. The Times Literary Supplement (2016) The second is the snowflake idea that each individual freedom may affect the collective. Times, Sunday Times (2016) We go from collective consciousness to an age where we value individual freedom more than anything. Times, Sunday Times (2015) At the same time, the hierarchical organization gives the most individual freedom. MANAGEMENT: task, responsibilities, practices (1974) But at least they enjoy the intellectual freedom to present what they like, how they like, to whom they like. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Millions have been lifted from illiteracy and ignorance and have been placed upon the road of growing intellectual freedom and control over the physical environment. Christianity Today (2000) To some it is a celebration of the intellectual freedom of the years ahead. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Martial law would hand control of government and the courts to the military, with sweeping powers to limit freedom of movement and freedom of speech. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Teachers feel they have limited freedom to teach in their preferred style because of the emphasis on tests. Times, Sunday Times (2007) There can be no excuse for any attempt to limit this freedom. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The law, passed on Thursday, has been attacked by media freedom organisations and journalists' unions. Times, Sunday Times (2016) This encroachment on media freedom is not in the public interest. Times, Sunday Times (2012) It has urged both sides to respect media freedom. Times, Sunday Times (2014) I enjoy my new-found freedom and look to the future with confidence. POSITIVE THINKING: Everything you have always known about positive thinking but were afraid to put into practice (2001) He shuffles around the house in his dressing gown, delighting in his new-found freedom. Times, Sunday Times (2010) We already take our new-found freedoms for granted. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Discuss how to break the power of sin, live in your new identities, and walk in newfound freedom. Christianity Today As players started to exercise their newfound freedom, wages exploded. Times, Sunday Times Being bankers, they approached their newfound freedom with commendable caution: during the first four decades of the 19th century, the bank rate was changed only nine times. Times, Sunday Times Certainly, this newfound freedom from the awful self-importance of sport was the key to yesterday's topsy-turvy day. Times, Sunday Times So what did people do with their newfound freedom? Times, Sunday Times My generation exercised a great deal of personal freedom and choice. The Sun (2009) Socialism should see little value in personal freedom except in so far as it contributes to the collective good. Times, Sunday Times (2008) At least he can ensure security and run this country without infringing our personal freedoms. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Common sense and political freedom prevail here; only totalitarian police states carry on that way. Times, Sunday Times No political freedom, democracy or freedom of speech. Times, Sunday Times Economic freedom has a part to play; political freedom, none. Times, Sunday Times Openness, transparency and political freedom are important tenets of stability. Times, Sunday Times Also, at long last, the political freedom to speak out. Times, Sunday Times Many people have already paid with their lives for this precious freedom. The Sun Because someone else paid for that precious freedom with their life. The Sun A precious freedom would have been lost for ever. Times, Sunday Times This country has pioneered many precious freedoms since 1695 — freedom from slaver— freedom to vote, freedom to worship. The Sun Only a new regulator can preserve one of the most precious freedoms we possess: freedom of expression, exercised by a free and responsible press. Times, Sunday Times Love, the biggest culprit, raises the spectre of bourgeois domesticity as often as it holds the promise of freedom. The Times Literary Supplement For all the promise of freedom from dietary shackles, macro-counting was as much of a bind as any other weight-loss plan. Times, Sunday Times Urban centres began to emerge, able to attract serfs with the promise of freedom. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Most of these changes tend to promote freedom 'from' something; want, persecution, illness etc. Times, Sunday Times Universities argue they have to balance security concerns with their duty to promote freedom of speech. Times, Sunday Times An independent press, an effective judiciary, and a functioning democratic political system combined to promote freedom of speech and of the press. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 On this same trip he worked with the young artists, taught creative writing to the youth, and headlined a concert to promote freedom of speech. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It supports various important educational initiatives designed to promote freedom of speech, economic development and encourage multicultural understanding. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 MPs voted to protect the freedom of the Press. The Sun (2013) He has always protected religious freedoms. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The court should stick to protecting basic freedoms. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Amber was trusted and enjoyed relative freedom. Times, Sunday Times (2010) But if you enjoy mucking in together and the relative freedom of the open road, this type of holiday is a lot of fun. The Sun (2016) The relative freedom with which the band play has its upside and downside. Times, Sunday Times (2013) She insists the core issue is religious freedom. Times, Sunday Times (2009) People are all for religious freedom - but disagree on who can claim it. Christianity Today (2000) It suggests that if Rome had allowed religious freedom to Christians, then Christians would have had no issue with Rome. READING THE BIBLE AGAIN FOR THE FIRST TIME: Taking the Bible Seriously but Not Literally. (2001) Yet he relished the freedom of those experimental years and the minimal interference from management. Times, Sunday Times (2011) I'd swapped the life of a City lawyer for that of a writer a couple of years before, and was relishing the freedom of my new job. Times, Sunday Times (2011) I relished the freedom to be an individual. Times, Sunday Times (2008) But the use of force restricts human freedom. Politics, Planning and the State (1990) This would require more taxes and restrict freedom. The Times Literary Supplement (2012) Laws restricting freedom have been passed and journalists critical of the president have been fired. Times, Sunday Times (2013) It will not secure freedom for all. Times, Sunday Times They have a duty, not only to secure freedom of speech, but also to protect the safety of students and staff. Times, Sunday Times They claim a right not to be offended, but we cannot secure freedom of expression if we all also maintain a right not to be offended. Times, Sunday Times The proposed system aims to meet the basic needs of all citizens (macroeconomic decisions), and secure freedom of choice (microeconomic decisions). Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In return, they secured freedom, safety for their families and millions of dollars. Times, Sunday Times The authors held that consumers seek freedom of choice to interact with the firm through a range of experiences. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Characters drift too, between memories and decades, their eyes periodically scanning the horizon, seeking freedom, courage, or the fire exit. Times, Sunday Times Councils have sought freedom to borrow for years. The Sun The spirit of a community supported the individual efforts of those seeking freedom and prosperity. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Far from seeking freedom and irresponsibility (implied by the unfortunate term free verse) he seeks a stricter discipline of exact concord of thought and feeling. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 How can an artistic paean to freedom provide succour to those who suppress freedom? Times, Sunday Times By mid-1960s the government started to suppress freedom of thought, which led to increasing unrest among the students. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The more they see their rulers suppress freedoms, the angrier people become. Times, Sunday Times The newspaper was opposed to the governments policies of suppressing freedoms, which were quite evident in the targeted arrests of members of political parties. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He openly suppressed freedom of speech, arrested and detained political enemies, and violated the state and federal constitutions on numerous occasions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was their first taste of freedom since they were jailed in 1969. Times, Sunday Times He ended up with ' a wild taste of freedom' and platinum hair. Times, Sunday Times That bike was my first true taste of freedom. The Sun To her, it was the taste of freedom. The Sun No wonder simple things such as make-up and winter clothes have given them so much pleasure in their first taste of freedom. Times, Sunday Times Until recently, he retained total freedom. Times, Sunday Times (2008) If we'd been allowed total artistic freedom, we probably wouldn't have written half those songs. Times, Sunday Times (2012) I let my imagination have total freedom. Christianity Today (2000) Perhaps in this case such friends should include all who value freedom of conscience. Times, Sunday Times And this country - if we value freedom and the rule of law, as we always have - should seek to stop that too. The Sun In any case, we value freedom more. Times, Sunday Times Those who value freedom will behave with restraint. Times, Sunday Times It's an art form that values freedom and wildness, but within bounds; pitch, meter, tempo and technique still matter. Christianity Today For example, it has suggested that any deprivations of liberty that violate the freedom of association must be deemed arbitrary. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He first found that section 195.1(1) (c) did not violate the freedom of association. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These opponents believe that the open primary law violates their freedom of association, because it forces them to allow outsiders to select their candidates. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In the public discussion that then ensued, there was a general agreement that the authorities had violated the freedom of speech with their actions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 自由 Japanese: 自由 |
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