| 单词 | freedom |
| 释义 | freedom freedom /ˈfriː.dəm/ noun B2 [C or U] the condition or right of being able or allowed to do, say, think, etc. whatever you want to, without being controlled or limited: » I felt such a sense of freedom, up in the hills alone.» Children are allowed much more freedom these days.» [+ to infinitive] At university, you have the freedom to do what you want.» Everyone should be allowed freedom of choice (= the ability to make their own choices).» Freedom of speech and freedom of thought (= the ability to say and think whatever you want) were both denied under the dictatorship.» They are campaigning for freedom of information (= for any information to be allowed to be given to anyone who wants it).» We demand freedom from injustice/persecution (= the condition of not having to suffer these things).→ COMPARE LIBERTY(Cf. ↑liberty) (FREEDOM)Thesaurus+: ↑Human rightsThesaurus+: ↑Freedom to act , ↑Opportunity F0 [C] a right to act in the way you think you should: » Being able to vote as you want to is an important political/democratic freedom.Thesaurus+: ↑Freedom to act , ↑Opportunity Thesaurus+: ↑Human rightsF0 [U] the state of not being in prison: » They regained their freedom after ten years of unjust imprisonment.Thesaurus+: ↑Freedom to act , ↑Opportunity give sb the freedom ofF0 in Britain, to honour someone by giving them special rights in a particular city → SEE ALSO FREEMAN(Cf. ↑freeman)Thesaurus+: ↑Showing respect and admirationWord Builder:–Nouns: freebie, freedom–Adjectives: free–Verbs: free–Adverbs: free, freely• • • Extra Examples:» This party stands for low taxes and individual freedom.» He wants greater freedom to develop his own ideas.» During his speech, he laid particular stress on the freedom of the press.» "We are not terrorists, " he said evenly. "We are freedom fighters."» For most citizens, liberty means the freedom to practise their religious or political beliefs. |
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