| 单词 | liberty |
| 释义 | liberty (lɪbəʳti ) Word forms: liberties 1. variable noun B2 Liberty is the freedom to live your life in the way that you want, without interference from other people or the authorities. Wit Wolzek claimed the legislation could impinge on privacy, self determination and respect for religious liberty. Such a system would be a fundamental blow to the rights and liberties of the English people. Synonyms: independence, sovereignty, liberation, autonomy 2. See also civil liberties 3. uncountable noun [oft at NOUN] B2 Liberty is the freedom to go wherever you want, which you lose when you are a prisoner. Drug addicts need help, not loss of liberty. He was at liberty, but under 24-hour surveillance. 4. at liberty to do phrase If someone is at liberty to do something, they have been given permission to do it. The island's in the Pacific Ocean; I'm not at liberty to say exactly where, because we're still negotiating for its purchase. 5. take the liberty of doing something phrase If you say that you have taken the liberty of doing something, you are saying that you have done it without asking permission. People say this when they do not think that anyone will mind what they have done. [politeness] I took the liberty of going into Assunta's wardrobe, as it was open; I was looking for a towel. 6. take liberties phrase If you take liberties or take a liberty with someone or something, you act in a way that is too free and does not show enough respect. Try to make your writing exciting, without taking liberties with the truth. [+ with] She knew she was taking a big liberty in developing Mick's photos without his knowledge. Quotations: I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death! Liberty is liberty, not equality or fairness or justice or human happiness or a quiet conscienceTwo Concepts of Liberty Liberty is precious - so precious that it must be rationed Liberty means responsibility. That is why most men dread itMan and Superman Liberty too must be limited in order to be possessedLetter to the Sheriffs of Bristol The liberty of the individual must be thus far limited; he must not make himself a nuisance to other peopleOn Liberty Collocations: cause of liberty As well as answering questions on his contacts, he needs to account for his dangerous insouciance concerning the cause of liberty. Times, Sunday Times In this battle, we have fought for the cause of liberty, and for the peace of the world. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Soldiers deserted in astonishing great numbers as hardships at camp overcame their motivation and dedication to fight for the cause of liberty. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This citation was created to honor meritorious services rendered to the cause of liberty among the people throughout the world. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The notion of positive and negative rights may also be applied to liberty rights. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Several human rights organizations and local press have expressed their concerns that these new powers might be used to violate civil liberty rights. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Conversely, a world with only claim rights and no liberty rights would be a world wherein nothing was merely permitted, but all acts were either obligatory or prohibited. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Hard thinking about the nature of threats, and how best to anticipate and counter them, will preserve liberty and save lives. Times, Sunday Times They have preserved liberty, and their economy will be in better shape after this. Times,Sunday Times It creates wealth while preserving liberty within a framework of rules. Times, Sunday Times Whenever the settlers failed to have their way, they protested that they were preserving liberty. The Times Literary Supplement Therefore, he proposed that, to promote liberty, the state must ameliorate other forms of social coercion. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 By promoting liberty abroad, we will build a safer world. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 First, what lessons from the neoconservative critique of social engineering at home can be applied to the program for promoting liberty and democracy abroad? Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Free societies merit the name because they protect the liberty of citizens. Times, Sunday Times As a nation, we should protect that liberty. Christianity Today Both were concerned with protecting the liberty of the nation. Times, Sunday Times The concept of flag desecration continues to provoke a heated debate over protecting a national symbol, protecting free speech, and protecting the liberty represented by a national symbol. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Article 2 enumerates the purposes of the state, which include protecting the liberty and the rights of the people, and ensuring the independence and security of the country. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Religious liberty is about more than just the protection for religious organizations and persons. Christianity Today (2000) The limited role of government is to defend religious liberty and the freedom of worship and association. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Religious liberty is integral to a free society. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Translations: Chinese: 自由 Japanese: 自由 |
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