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freedom

英 ['friːdəm] 美['fridəm]

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近义词impertinence impropriety disrespect impudence forwardness

反义词

n. 自由，自主；直率
n. (Freedom)人名；(英)弗里德姆

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复数: freedoms;

中文词源

freedom 自由

free, 自由。-dom, 抽象名词后缀。

英英释意

1. the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

2. immunity from an obligation or duty

英文词源

freedom (n.): Old English freodom "power of self-determination, state of free will; emancipation from slavery, deliverance;" see free (adj.) + -dom. Meaning "exemption from arbitrary or despotic control, civil liberty" is from late 14c. Meaning "possession of particular privileges" is from 1570s. Similar formation in Old Frisian fridom, Dutch vrijdom, Middle Low German vridom. Freedom-rider recorded 1961 in reference to civil rights activists in U.S. trying to integrate bus lines.
It has been said by some physicians, that life is a forced state. The same may be said of freedom. It requires efforts, it presupposes mental and moral qualities of a high order to be generally diffused in the society where it exists. [John C. Calhoun, speech, U.S. House of Representatives, Jan. 31, 1816]
Freedom fighter attested by 1903 (originally with reference to Cuba). Freedom-loving (adj.) is from 1841.

同义词辨析

freedom, liberty

这两个名词均有"自由"之意。

freedom：含义广，指任何无限制无束缚的自由自在状态。

liberty：常可与freedom换用，但强调从过去受的压制、管束下被解救或释放出来，也指法律所承认的特权，如言论、集会等自由。

考试真题

Her main reason for returning to academia mid-career was to take advantage of the greater freedom to choose research questions.

Manufacturers would have nearly total freedom to test their self-driving technology on public roads.

Older drivers and visually- or physically-impaired people would gain a new level of freedom.

American designers prized resourcefulness and the freedom of women who wore the clothing.

However, they also deserve a home of their own, a secure retirement and freedom from worrying about unpaid bills.

Most mothers do not aspire to (向往) elite,competitive full-time positions: the Swedish policies have given them the freedom and opportunity to live the lives they prefer.

Swedish women are allowed the freedom and opportunity to choose their own way of life

Sweden has gone farther than any other nation on earth to integrate the sexes and to offer women the same opportunities and freedoms as men.

Those who enjoy total freedom may not find themselves happy.

Technology has cut out much of life's donkey work, and we have more freedoms than ever: we can wear what we like and communicate with hundreds of friends at once at the click of a mouse.

You can imagine similar kinds of interactive activities along historical lines," like following the Freedom Trail in Boston, Professor Dede said.

Since luxury is a function of scarcity, the children of tomorrow will long for nothing more than intervals of freedom from all the blinking machines, streaming videos and scrolling headlines that leave them feeling empty and too full all at once.

Writer friends of mine pay good money to get the Freedom software that enables them to disable the very Internet connections that seemed so emancipating not long ago.

to promote the teaching of literature and the arts in an effort to make the case for democratic freedoms.

According to the answer, a teacher should have the freedom to select the method of grading to encourage learning.

While advocating freedom for animals, they kept their pet mouse in a cage.

A huge portion of our lives involves the surrender of our freedom and personal autonomy.

And with it, I was able to print the first garment, a red Jacket that had the word "Freedom" embedded into it.

Here is the most malignant threat to our personal freedom, particularly as the balance of power in the workplace has been shifted so dramatically from worker to boss.

However, the flying car has always remained the ultimate symbol of personal transport freedom.

The champions of free market capitalism promised their way of life would bring us freedom, but it wasn't freedom at all.

Athens lost freedom forever, but freedom was not lost forever for the world.

Athens reached the point when the freedom she really wanted was freedom from responsibility.

Athens would cease to have freedom.

Athens, the Athens of ancient Greece, refused responsibility; she reached the end of freedom and was never to have it again.

Before that there was no freedom.

But discovering freedom is not like discovering computers.

But rather I see it as an area of freedom.

For the people of brussels, this was a defining moment of defining freedom.

Freedom can be more popular in the digital age.

Freedom may come to an end in the digital age.

Freedom needs to be guaranteed by responsibility.

Freedom should have priority over responsibility.

Freedom would stop Athens from self-dependence.

Loss of freedom stimulates one's creativity.

People believing in freedom are those who behave within the laws and value systems.

Phil Blythe explains: "For many older people, particularly those living alone or in the country, driving is important for preserving their independence, giving them the freedom to get out and about without having to rely on others."

Responsibility is the price every man must pay for freedom.

Some 2, 500 years ago Greece discovered freedom.

Splendid empires where people enjoy freedom.

That freedom to choose is one reason more people like to eat alone.

The author is hopeful about freedom.

There were great civilizations, splendid empires, but no freedom anywhere.

To make yourself obey what you approved was freedom.

What the people wanted was a government which would provide a comfortable life for them; and with this as the primary object, ideas of freedom and self-reliance and responsibility were neglected to the point of disappearing.

These gave banks more freedom to use models to value illiquid assets and more flexibility in recognizing losses on long-term assets in their income statement.

Especially significant was his view of freedom, which, for him, was associated with the rights and responsibilities of the individual: he advocated freedom of thought and of personal expression.

The court, though, may want to allow room for police to cite situations where they are entitled to more freedom.

Driving her point home, she continued: “It’s increasingly apparent that the absence of purpose, of a moral language within government, media or business could become one of the most dangerous foals for capitalism and freedom“.

The Internet affords anonymity to its users, a blessing to privacy and freedom of speech.

These gave banks more freedom to use models to value illiquid assets and more flexibility in recognizing losses on long- term assets in their income statements.

实用场景例句

He finally won his freedom after twenty years in jail.: 他蹲了二十年监狱以后终于获得了自由。

freedom from fear/pain/hunger, etc.: 免于恐惧、痛苦、饥饿等

I was given the freedom of the whole house.: 我获得整座房子的自由使用权。

Thanks to the automobile, Americans soon had a freedom of movement previously unknown.: 由于有了汽车，美国人很快就获得了前所未有的行动自由。

complete freedom to do as you wish: 按照自己意愿行事的绝对自由

freedom of speech/thought/expression/worship: 言论 / 思想 / 表达 / 信仰自由

a threat to press/academic, etc. freedom: 对新闻、学术等自由的威胁

rights and freedoms guaranteed by the constitution: 宪法保障的权利和自由

freedom of action/choice: 行动 / 选择自由

...freedom of speech...: 言论自由

They want greater political freedom...: 他们想要更多的政治自由。

...the agreement worked out by the UN, under which all hostages and detainees would gain their freedom.: 联合国拟定的恢复所有人质和被拘禁者人身自由的协议

...all the freedom from pain that medicine could provide.: 医药可以提供的对痛苦的解脱

...freedom from government control.: 不受政府控制

He was given the Freedom of the City of Dublin by the Lord Mayor.: 市长阁下亲自向他颁发了都柏林市荣誉市民称号。

What do you like to do in your spare time?: 空闲时你喜欢干什么?

At last they won their freedom.: 他们终于赢得了自由.

By persistence many countries won freedom.: 通过坚持不懈的努力,许多国家赢得了自由.

They asked for academic freedom.: 他们要求学术自由.

Abraham Lincoln called on his people to fight for freedom for all — Negroes and Whites.: 亚伯拉罕·林肯号召他的人民为所有的人——黑人和白人的自由而战斗.

The assertion of the right to freedom is very important to all peoples.: 维护自由权利对各民族来说都是至关重要的.

The patriots unfurled the banner of freedom.: 爱国志士们打出了自由的旗帜.

They beat the drum for freedom.: 他们鼓吹自由.

In 1862 the American slaves won their struggle for freedom.: 1862年美国黑奴赢得了争取自由的斗争.

They have an air of freedom, and they have not a dreary commitment to mean ambitious or love of comfort.: 他们有一种自由自在的风度, 他们不沉溺于可鄙的追名逐利和对舒适生活的迷恋.

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