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单词 liberty
释义

liberty

UK /ˈlɪbə(r)ti/

Word Forms

singularliberty
pluralliberties

DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    uncountable the freedom to think or behave in the way that you want and not be controlled by a government or by other people

    their long struggle for liberty and independence

    Synonyms and related words

    Freedom and independence
    1. 1a
      countable a particular kind of freedom, especially one that you have a legal right to

      The use of surveillance cameras could infringe people’s personal liberties.

      Synonyms and related words

      Freedom and independence

    Collocates

    Verbs frequently used with liberty as the object
    ▪ curtail, defend, destroy, erode, guarantee, infringe, lose, preserve, protect, restrict, threaten

  2. 2
    uncountable freedom from being kept in prison

    He was finally given his liberty at the age of 68.

    at liberty:

    Two members of the gang are still at liberty.

    Synonyms and related words

    Freedom and independence
  3. 3
    countable something that offends someone because you have not asked their permission

    It would be a bit of a liberty if one of my friends used my house while I was away.

    Synonyms and related words

    Impolite and rude behaviour

phrases

be at liberty to do something
I took the liberty of doing something
take liberties with

liberty

US /ˈlɪbərti/

Word Forms

singularliberty
pluralliberties

DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    uncountable the freedom to think or behave in the way that you want and not be controlled by a government or by other people

    their long struggle for liberty and independence

    Synonyms and related words

    Freedom and independence
    1. 1a
      countable a particular kind of freedom, especially one that you have a legal right to

      The use of surveillance cameras could infringe on people’s personal liberties.

      Synonyms and related words

      Freedom and independence

    Collocates

    Verbs frequently used with liberty as the object
    ▪ curtail, defend, destroy, erode, guarantee, infringe, lose, preserve, protect, restrict, threaten

  2. 2
    uncountable freedom from being kept in prison

    He was finally given his liberty at the age of 68.

    at liberty:

    Two members of the gang are still at liberty.

    Synonyms and related words

    Freedom and independence
  3. 3
    countable something that offends someone because you have not asked their permission

    It would be quite a liberty if one of my friends used my house while I was away.

    Synonyms and related words

    Impolite and rude behavior

phrases

be at liberty to do something
I took the liberty of doing something
take liberties with
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