1 [U] the state of not being held prisoner or controlled by sb else 自由:
The opposition leader was given his freedom after 25 years.反对派领袖25年后重获自由了。
2 [C,U] the right or ability to do or say what you want 行动或言论自由的权利:
You have the freedom to come and go as you please.你有随意来去的自由。freedom of speech言论自由the rights and freedoms of the individual个人的权利和自由☞Look at liberty. 参看liberty。
3 [U] freedom from sth the state of not being affected by sth unpleasant 没有令人不快的事物:
freedom from fear/hunger/pain免受恐惧╱饥饿╱痛楚之苦
4 [U] the freedom of sth the right to use sth with nothing to limit you 自由使用某物的权利:
You can have the freedom of the whole house while we're away.我们外出时你可以自由使用整幢房子。
freedom/ˋfridəm; ˈfriːdəm/n 1 [C,U] when you are allowed to do what you want without being stopped or controlled by anyone [→ liberty] 自由: Kids have too much freedom nowadays. 如今的孩子太自由了。freedom of speech/expression/religion etc (=the legal right to say what you want or choose your religion) 言论/表达/宗教等的自由freedom to do sth We want the freedom to live our lives as we please. 我们希望可以过自己想过的生活。The new TV satellite channels offer viewers greater freedom of choice . 新的卫星频道给观众提供了更多的选择。2 [U] when someone is not in prison 自由〔指不在狱中〕3 freedom from sth when you are not affected by something bad 免受某事物之苦: freedom from fear and hunger 免于恐惧和饥饿