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单词 liberty
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libertynoun

uk/ˈlɪb.ə.ti/us/ˈlɪb.ɚ.t̬i/

liberty noun (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).
be at liberty to do sth C2 formal

to be allowed to do something:

I'm not at liberty to reveal any names.
liberties [ plural ] formal

freedom to live as you wish or go where you want:

These laws will restrict our ancient rights and liberties.

More 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.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Freedom to act

  • (as) free as a bird idiom
  • at will idiom
  • autonomous
  • autonomy
  • be a law unto yourself idiom
  • free hand
  • free rein idiom
  • free spirit
  • free time
  • free-form
  • hold
  • independent
  • indie
  • latitude
  • maverick
  • me time
  • no holds barred idiom
  • no holds barred
  • paddle your own canoe idiom
  • volunteer

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Allowing and permitting
Morality and rules of behaviour

liberty noun (BAD BEHAVIOUR)

[ 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!
take liberties (with sth)

to change something, especially a piece of writing, in a way that people disagree with

take liberties (with sb) old-fashioned

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: synonyms and related words

Rude and cheeky

  • backchat
  • bold
  • cheeky
  • chutzpah
  • cocksure
  • cocky
  • fruity
  • gobby
  • impertinent
  • lip
  • lippy
  • mouthy
  • neanderthal
  • offensive
  • personally
  • presumptuous
  • sass
  • sick
  • smart mouth
  • unpleasant

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Adapting and modifying

Idiom(s)

take the liberty of doing sth
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