| 单词 | free |
| 释义 | free (friː ) Word forms: freer , freest , frees , freeing , freed 1. adjective A2 If something is free, you can have it or use it without paying for it. The seminars are free, with lunch provided. ...a free brochure with details of gift vouchers. Synonyms: complimentary, for free [informal], for nothing, unpaid 2. free of charge phrase If something is free of charge, it does not cost anything. The leaflet is available free of charge from post offices. 3. adjective [oft ADJECTIVE to-infinitive] B2 Someone or something that is free is not restricted, controlled, or limited, for example by rules, customs, or other people. The government will be free to pursue its economic policies. The elections were free and fair. Economists argued that freer markets would quickly revive the region's economy. He wrote that a free press is essential to a democratic society. Dogs were allowed to roam free and 48 sheep were killed. Synonyms: allowed, permitted, unrestricted, unimpeded freely adverb [ADVERB with verb] B2 They cast their votes freely and without coercion on election day. Merchandise can now circulate freely among the E.U. countries. Synonyms: without restraint, voluntarily, willingly, unchallenged 4. verb B2 If you free someone of something that is unpleasant or restricting, you remove it from them. It will free us of a whole lot of debt. [V n of/from n] The 30-year-old star is trying to free himself from his recording contract. [V n + of/from] Synonyms: clear, deliver, disengage, cut loose 5. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun, verb-link ADJECTIVE, ADJECTIVE after verb] B2 Someone who is free is no longer a prisoner or a slave. He walked from the court house a free man. More than ninety prisoners have been set free so far under a government amnesty. 6. verb B2 To free a prisoner or a slave means to let them go or release them from prison. The new government said it had freed all political prisoners. [VERB noun] The act had a specific intent, to protect freed slaves from White mobs. [VERB-ed] 7. adjective If someone or something is free of or free from an unpleasant thing, they do not have it or they are not affected by it. ...a future far more free of fear. [+ of/from] The filtration system provides the crew with clean air free from fumes. 8. adjective A sum of money or type of goods that is free of tax or duty is one that you do not have to pay tax on. 9. See also duty-free, interest-free, tax-free 10. verb To free someone or something means to make them available for a task or function that they were previously not available for. Toolbelts free both hands and lessen the risk of dropping hammers. [VERB noun] His deal with Disney will run out shortly, freeing him to pursue his own project. [VERB noun to-infinitive] There were more civilians working for the police, freeing officers from desk jobs. [V n + from/of/for] Free up means the same as free. It can handle even the most complex graphic jobs, freeing up your computer for other tasks. [VERB PARTICLE noun] 11. adjective A2 If you have a free period of time or are free at a particular time, you are not working or occupied then. She spent her free time shopping. I used to write during my free periods at school. I am always free at lunchtime. Synonyms: non-working, leisure, unemployed, idle 12. adjective B2 If something such as a table or seat is free, it is not being used or occupied by anyone, or is not reserved for anyone to use. There was only one seat free on the train. They took the only free table, which was just inside the door. Synonyms: available, extra, empty, spare 13. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE] If you get something free or if it gets free, it is no longer trapped by anything or attached to anything. The severe conditions hampered attempts to pull the vessel free of the rig. He pulled his arm free, and strode for the door. The shark was writhing around wildly, trying to get free. 14. verb If you free someone or something, you remove them from the place in which they have been trapped or become fixed. It took firemen two hours to cut through the drive belt to free him. [VERB noun] He managed to free one hand to ward off a punch. [VERB noun] Synonyms: disentangle, extricate, disengage, detach 15. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B2 When someone is using one hand or arm to hold or move something, their other hand or arm is referred to as their free one. He snatched up the receiver and his free hand groped for the switch on the bedside lamp. She checked her fall with her free arm. 16. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE with noun] If you say that someone is free with something such as advice or money, you mean that they give a lot of it, sometimes when it is not wanted. [disapproval] They weren't always so free with their advice. They would often be free with criticism, some of it unjustified. Synonyms: generous, willing, liberal, eager 17. feel free phrase B2 You say ' feel free' when you want to give someone permission to do something, in a very willing way. [informal, formulae] Go right ahead. Feel free. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to ask me. 18. for free phrase B1+ If you do something or get something for free, you do it without being paid or get it without having to pay for it. [informal] I wasn't expecting you to do it for free. Why waste £250 when you could get it for free? 19. for free phrase [v n PHR] You say that you will express a critical opinion about something for free when you want to emphasize how strongly you feel about it. [emphasis] I'll tell you one thing for free: I can't stand him. Synonyms: without charge, for nothing, for love, on the house 20. to give someone a free hand phrase If someone gives you a free hand, they give you the freedom to use your own judgment and to do exactly as you wish. He gave Stephanie a free hand in the decoration. Phrasal verbs: free up 1. free [sense 10] 2. phrasal verb To free up a market, economy, or system means to make it operate with fewer restrictions and controls. ...policies for freeing up markets and extending competition. [VERB PARTICLE noun] -free (-friː ) combining form -free combines with nouns to form adjectives that indicate that something does not have the thing mentioned, or has only a little of it. For example, sugar-free drinks do not contain any sugar, and lead-free petrol is made using only a small amount of lead. ...a salt-free diet. Quotations: Free at last, Free at last Thank God Almighty I'm Free at lastSpiritual, quoted on his tomb The free way of life proposes ends, but it does not prescribe meansThe Pursuit of Justice I am condemned to be freeL'Être et le néant The thoughts of a prisoner - they're not free either. They keep returning to the same thingsOne Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich The best things in life are free There's no such thing as a free lunch Idioms: have a free hand to have the freedom to make your own decisions on how something should be done I shall have a free hand and be able to train the squadron as I like. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers free as a bird completely free, with no worries or troubles I have been island-hopping in the Pacific for the past two and a half years, free as a bird. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers give someone free rein to give someone all the freedom they want or need to do something He was given free rein to manage the cavalry as he wished. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers a free ride a situation in which someone gets some benefit from a situation without putting any effort into achieving it themselves I never wanted anyone to think I was getting a free ride or special treatment from the boss. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers there's no such thing as a free lunch said to mean you cannot expect to get things for nothing, since most things that are worth having need to be paid for or worked for The government has spent 14 years telling the nation that there is no such thing as a free lunch and lecturing us on the virtues of sound economics. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: free membership Both offer free membership as described, allowing prospective users to view the profiles of possible dates. Times, Sunday Times You can register free and you will get at least 90 days' free membership for the near future. Times, Sunday Times You will also be asked to complete a form giving you a year's free membership. The Sun Customers sign up for free membership, and receive e-mails with start dates of upcoming sales. Times, Sunday Times If any has made sufficient progress and can't afford the annual subscription, the club extends the free membership. Times, Sunday Times The company, funded by local businesses, helped extend shopping hours with free parking. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Which, if you play your cards right, comes with a free parking bay. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Early bookers will get free parking or coach transfer and 100 onboard spending money. The Sun (2013) An hour's free parking is allowed in the long-stay car park, but the distance to the terminals soon eats away at this. Times, Sunday Times (2008) It still adds up if you chuck in the free parking and office, subsidised food and wine cellar. Times, Sunday Times (2016) This marketing wheeze was picked up by almost every media outlet in the world and generated millions of pounds-worth of free publicity. Times, Sunday Times The move was credited with giving the film free publicity worth millions of dollars. Times, Sunday Times The free publicity generated by the awards and their attendant hoop-la can add many millions of dollars to a film's gross. Times, Sunday Times She should be grateful for all the free publicity. The Sun Treasured images are proudly pinged around the globe via social media, providing the gallery and the city with huge free publicity. Times, Sunday Times Free registration was required to view the games. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Until now, participation in the forums only requires free registration. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Although it can be used for free (with free registration), it can be upgraded to a premium registration for a one-time fee. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Some sites provide free registration, but may offer services which require a monthly fee. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A free registration was required to download the game. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 So we're offering this free resource to help you make the most of your time, do more with less, and structure your ministry so you're sharing the load. Christianity Today Instead, they serve as an informal, neutral and free resource. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This user-friendly free resource allows the user to browse dance footage by artist, genre, and era. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Hardwoods are no longer a free resource to be gathered as needed from nearby forests, but are now generally too-expensive. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In addition, deforestation and population growth meant that the hardwoods were no longer a free resource to be gathered as needed from nearby forests, but instead a too-expensive commodity. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Stroll or cycle the seawall perimeter, or hop on the free shuttle bus. Times, Sunday Times (2008) There is a free shuttle bus between the two, but the walk is quicker and scenic. Times, Sunday Times (2008) An airport official said the alternative is to take passengers to the midterm car park for a free shuttle bus. The Sun (2009) And a free shuttle bus on the resort makes it easy to get around. The Sun (2008) There is a free shuttle service from the hotel to the beach. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Drivers who send in information about police checkpoints are rewarded with three weeks' free subscription. Times, Sunday Times I am currently on the free subscription, which requires me to walk roughly 3,000 steps with a daily cap of five sweatcoins in earnings. The Sun We have six of these funky timepieces to give away, including 12 months' free subscription (usual cost about 5 per month). Times, Sunday Times Some emblems show a user's status (free subscription versus paid subscription). Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Most users choose the free subscription. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They free your mind and ease you into a bubble bath of audio submission. Times, Sunday Times You can free your mind from past memories and, this time, talks about money and other responsibilities should go well. The Sun Free your mind from worries. Times, Sunday Times Taking a few responsibilities off the pastor's plate can help free the mind, as well as slots on the weekly calendar for healthy habits that pay dividends. Christianity Today For artists, it's important to free the mind. Times, Sunday Times To earn their free ticket they are asked to select from a series of advertisements as they wait for the bus or train. Times, Sunday Times (2016) More than 18,000 were in the audience courtesy of a free ticket ballot, and half a million more watched on giant screens. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Keep an eye out for our free ticket giveaways and special two-for-one offers. The Sun (2008) European nations have advanced opportunities for young people by extending the free tuition policy for public education to postsecondary education. Globe and Mail (2003) All are offered free studios and free tuition for a year. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Perhaps our government should give free tuition to those students who want to study these subjects. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Many turn up filthy, tired and unfed but thrive on the pastoral care and the three hours of free tuition. Times, Sunday Times (2009) I have been bombarded by e-mails excitedly informing me that after two years of loyalty it was nearly time for my 'free upgrade'. Times, Sunday Times The price increases to 899 per person on an all-inclusive basis, with a free upgrade to a deluxe ocean-front room. The Sun Forget a free upgrade to the honeymoon suite; these destinations (and more) are more likely to offer a night in the cells. Times, Sunday Times The price includes a free upgrade to a balcony cabin and up to $1,000 of on-board credit. The Sun All customers were offered a free upgrade, with 500,000 taking up the offer. The Sun Despite a few bike thieves and local authority ineptness, the park was a popular retreat relatively free of junkies and drunks. THE MANANA MAN (2002) They're clearly relishing a life that's relatively free of media games. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Translations: Chinese: 自由的, 免费的, 摆脱 Japanese: 自由な, 無料の, ･･･を自由にする |
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