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liberty

释义

liberty

noun

UK /ˈlɪbə(r)ti/

Word Forms

singular	liberty
plural	liberties

1
uncountable the freedom to think or behave in the way that you want and not be controlled by a government or by other people
their long struggle for liberty and independence
Synonyms and related words
Freedom and independence
autarky
freedom
independence
1. 1a
  countable a particular kind of freedom, especially one that you have a legal right to
  The use of surveillance cameras could infringe people’s personal liberties.
  Synonyms and related words
  Freedom and independence
  autarky
  freedom
  independence
Collocates
Verbs frequently used with liberty as the object
▪ curtail, defend, destroy, erode, guarantee, infringe, lose, preserve, protect, restrict, threaten
2
uncountable freedom from being kept in prison
He was finally given his liberty at the age of 68.
at liberty:
Two members of the gang are still at liberty.
Synonyms and related words
Freedom and independence
autarky
freedom
independence
3
countable something that offends someone because you have not asked their permission
It would be a bit of a liberty if one of my friends used my house while I was away.
Synonyms and related words
Impolite and rude behaviour
discourtesy
insolence
presumption

phrases

be at liberty to do something

I took the liberty of doing something

take liberties with

liberty

noun

US /ˈlɪbərti/

Word Forms

singular	liberty
plural	liberties

1
uncountable the freedom to think or behave in the way that you want and not be controlled by a government or by other people
their long struggle for liberty and independence
Synonyms and related words
Freedom and independence
autarky
freedom
independence
1. 1a
  countable a particular kind of freedom, especially one that you have a legal right to
  The use of surveillance cameras could infringe on people’s personal liberties.
  Synonyms and related words
  Freedom and independence
  autarky
  freedom
  independence
Collocates
Verbs frequently used with liberty as the object
▪ curtail, defend, destroy, erode, guarantee, infringe, lose, preserve, protect, restrict, threaten
2
uncountable freedom from being kept in prison
He was finally given his liberty at the age of 68.
at liberty:
Two members of the gang are still at liberty.
Synonyms and related words
Freedom and independence
autarky
freedom
independence
3
countable something that offends someone because you have not asked their permission
It would be quite a liberty if one of my friends used my house while I was away.
Synonyms and related words
Impolite and rude behavior
discourtesy
insolence
presumption

phrases

be at liberty to do something

I took the liberty of doing something

take liberties with

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