| 单词 | release |
| 释义 | release —release /rɪˈliːs/ noun (MAKING FREE) C1 [S or U] an occasion when someone is allowed to leave prison, etc.: » Her early release from prison led to a demonstration.Thesaurus+: ↑Liberating, relaxing and releasingC1 [U] the act of flowing out from somewhere: » The accident caused the release of radioactivity into the atmosphere.Thesaurus+: ↑Emitting and ejectingF0 [S or U] a feeling that you are free from something unpleasant: » I noticed a release of tension when he left the room.» After years of suffering, his death came as a merciful release.Thesaurus+: ↑Relieved and thankful• • • Extra Examples:» Immured in a dark airless cell, the hostages waited six months for their release.» After such a long illness, her death came as a merciful release.» This decision has removed the last obstacle to the hostages' release.» He killed the man just a month after his release from a secure mental hospital.» The pending releases of the prisoners are meant to create a climate for negotiation.noun (MAKING PUBLIC) F0 [U] the act of making something public or available for use: » There are strict rules on the release of official information.Thesaurus+: ↑Liberating, relaxing and releasingThesaurus+: ↑Available and accessible , ↑PresentF0 [C] a written statement that gives information to be broadcast or published: » The Department of Transport has issued a press release about the proposals for the new motorway.Thesaurus+: ↑Information and messagesB2 [C] a musical recording that is made available for the public to buy: » Her latest release, a song about doomed love, she wrote herself.Thesaurus+: ↑Recording sounds and imagesThesaurus+: ↑Available and accessible , ↑Presentbe on general releaseF0 If a film is on/in general release, it is available to be shown in cinemas: » The latest film from Disney goes on general release next month.Thesaurus+: ↑Cinema - general words• • • Extra Examples:» An e-fit of the man prompted hundreds of calls after its release on Tuesday.» She's been in the limelight recently, following the release of her controversial new film.» Her latest release is an album of cover versions.» The film's release has been delayed.» The magazine reviews all the latest releases.verb [T] (MAKE FREE) ↑Verb Endings for release B2 to give freedom or free movement to someone or something: » He was released from prison after serving two years of a five-year sentence.» She was arrested for shoplifting but was released on bail (= after paying a sum of money to the law court).» FIGURATIVE The operation released him from years of pain.Thesaurus+: ↑Liberating, relaxing and releasingF0 to move a device from a fixed position to allow it to move freely: » He released the handbrake and the car jumped forwards.Thesaurus+: ↑Unfastening and openingF0 to fire a bomb or a missile (= flying weapon), or to allow it to fall: » The plane released its bombs at 10,000 feet.Thesaurus+: ↑Detonation and bombardmentC1 to allow a substance to flow out from somewhere: » Coal power stations release sulphur dioxide into the atmosphere.» Hormones are released from glands into the bloodstream.Thesaurus+: ↑Emitting and ejectingF0 to express a feeling that you have been trying not to show: » He punched the pillow in an effort to release his anger.Thesaurus+: ↑Showing and demonstrating• • • Extra Examples:» Their appeals to release the hostages fell on deaf ears.» Note how easy it is to release the catch quickly.» The prisoner has been released for humanitarian reasons.» He held out an olive branch to the opposition by releasing 42 political prisoners.» Highly toxic dioxins were released into the air.verb [T] (MAKE PUBLIC) ↑Verb Endings for release C1 to allow something to be shown in public or to be available for use: » Police have released a picture of the man they want to question.» The minister has released a statement explaining the reasons for his resignation.Thesaurus+: ↑Liberating, relaxing and releasingThesaurus+: ↑Available and accessible , ↑PresentB2 If a company releases a film or musical recording, it allows the film to be shown in cinemas, or makes the musical recording available for the public to buy: » The band's latest album will be released next week.Thesaurus+: ↑Cinema - general wordsThesaurus+: ↑Available and accessible , ↑PresentF0 INDIAN ENGLISH to make a product, for example a book, available for the public to buy, often with a celebration; launch: » The new edition of the dictionary will be released by the education minister later this month.• • • Extra Examples:» The information has been released in dribs and drabs.» A new mix of their hit single is due to be released early next month.» We cannot release the names of the soldiers who were killed until we have informed their next of kin.» Police blundered by not releasing more details about the case to focus public interest.» They've just released a CD of their greatest hits. |
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