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free speech
free speechn.1. See freedom of speech.2. Speech protected from government restraint by legal means, such as the First Amendment to the US Constitution.free speech n (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the right to express one's opinions publicly free′dom of speech′
n. the right of people to express their opinions publicly without governmental interference, subject to the laws against libel, incitement to violence or rebellion, etc. Also called free speech. Translationsfree (friː) adjective1. allowed to move where one wants; not shut in, tied, fastened etc. The prison door opened, and he was a free man. 自由的 自由的2. not forced or persuaded to act, think, speak etc in a particular way. free speech; You are free to think what you like. 無拘束的 无拘束的3. (with with) generous. He is always free with his money/advice. 大方的 大方的4. frank, open and ready to speak. a free manner. 直爽的 直爽的5. costing nothing. a free gift. 免費的 免费的6. not working or having another appointment; not busy. I shall be free at five o'clock. 空閒的 空闲的7. not occupied, not in use. Is this table free? 空餘的 空余的8. (with of or from) without or no longer having (especially something or someone unpleasant etc). She is free from pain now; free of charge. 沒有...的 没有...的 verb – past tense, past participle freed – 1. to make or set (someone) free. He freed all the prisoners. 使自由 使自由2. (with from or of) to rid or relieve (someone) of something. She was able to free herself from her debts by working at an additional job. 使擺脫 使摆脱ˈfreedom noun the state of not being under control and being able to do whatever one wishes. The prisoner was given his freedom. 自由 自由ˈfreely adverb1. in a free manner. to give freely to charity; to speak freely. 無拘束地 无拘束地2. willingly; readily. I freely admit it was my fault. 直率地 直率地Freefone® noun (also freephone ; American toll-free number) a telephone number of a business or an organization that can be used free of charge by their customers etc; the system giving this service. 免費電話 免费电话ˌfree-for-ˈall noun a contest, debate etc in which anyone can take part. 任何人可以參加的競賽（辯論），自由論戰 任何人可以参加的竞赛（辩论），自由论战 ˈfreehand adjective, adverb (of a drawing etc) (done) without any instruments (eg a ruler) to guide the hand. 徒手畫的（地） 徒手画的（地） ˈfreehold adjective (of land, property etc) belonging completely to the owner, not just for a certain time. 完全保有地產的 完全保有地产的ˈfreelance noun, adjective (of or done by) a person who is working on his own, not for any one employer. a freelance journalist; freelance work. 自由工作者（的） 自由工作者（的） verb to work in this way. He is freelancing now. 自由工作 自由工作Freepost noun a system in Britain in which a business or an organization pays the cost of the post sent to it. 免費郵寄 免费邮寄free ˈskating noun a free style in ice-skating competitions. 自由式滑冰 自由式滑冰free speech the right to express an opinion freely. I believe in free speech. 言論自由 言论自由free trade trade with foreign countries without customs duties, taxes etc. 自由貿易 自由贸易ˈfreeway noun a motorway. 高速公路 高速公路ˌfreeˈwheel verb to travel (downhill) on a bicycle, in a car etc without using mechanical power. 慣性滑行 惯性滑行free will the ability to choose and act freely. He did it of his own free will. 自願 自愿a free hand freedom to do whatever one likes. He gave her a free hand with the servants. 給予某人行動自由 给予某人行动自由set free to make (someone) free. The soldiers set the terrorists' prisoners free. 釋放 释放EncyclopediaSeefreeLegalSeeFreedom of SpeechFinancialSeeFreeThesaurusSeefreedom of speech |