libertylib•er•ty /'lɪbətɪ/

n

1. U 自由

• a society that emphasizes individual liberty 一个注重个人自由的社会

2. C，常用复 自由权

• All citizens enjoy liberties such as freedom of speech. 公民皆享有自由权，如言论自由。

3. 用作单 不受规定(或条例)限制

• He took the liberty of entering my room while I was away. 我不在时他擅自进了我的房间。

词组at liberty

1. 自由，有权

• You are at liberty to go wherever you like. 你可以想去哪儿就去哪儿。

• I am not at liberty to tell you. 我无权告诉你。

2. 有空

• I shall be at liberty next Sunday. 下星期天我有空。

take liberties with

1. 对…放肆

• He takes too many liberties with his elders. 他对长辈太放肆。

2. 随意对待(或处理)

• Don't take liberties with your health. 不要对自己的身体马马虎虎。