| 单词 | liberty |
| 释义 | liberty —liberty /ˈlɪb.ə.ti/ aep /-ɚ.t̬i/ noun (BAD BEHAVIOUR) F0 [C] an example of speech or behaviour that upsets other people because it shows little respect or does not follow what is thought to be polite or acceptable: » What a liberty, to refuse the invitation on your behalf, without even asking you!Thesaurus+: ↑Rude and cheeky , ↑Relating to sex and sexual desiretake liberties (with sth)F0 to change something, especially a piece of writing, in a way that people disagree with Thesaurus+: ↑Adapting and modifying , ↑Changing , ↑Adapting and attuning to somethingtake liberties (with sb) OLD-FASHIONEDF0 to be too friendly with someone, usually in a sexual way: » Some of the younger women complained that he'd been taking liberties with them.Thesaurus+: ↑Rude and cheeky , ↑Relating to sex and sexual desirenoun (FREEDOM) B2 [U] FORMAL the freedom to live as you wish or go where you want: » For most citizens, liberty means the freedom to practise their religious or political beliefs.» Hundreds of political prisoners are to be given their liberty (= released from prison).» Of the ten men who escaped this morning from Dartmoor Prison, only two are still at liberty (= free or not yet caught).Thesaurus+: ↑Freedom to act , ↑Opportunity be at liberty to do sth C2 FORMALF0 to be allowed to do something: » I'm not at liberty to reveal any names.Thesaurus+: ↑Allowing and permittingliberties [plural] FORMALF0 freedom to live as you wish or go where you want: » These laws will restrict our ancient rights and liberties.Thesaurus+: ↑Morality and rules of behaviour• • • Extra Examples:» He was an apostle of world liberty.» 'Happiness', 'honesty' and 'liberty' are abstract nouns.» He fought for his liberty.» She bought her liberty with hard work.» I am not at liberty to tell you the facts. |
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