free adj. ⇨free1 (a free man)⇨free2 (free tickets)⇨free3 (Are you free for lunch?)⇨empty (Is this seat free?)⇨generous (free with your advice)⇨free of charge⇨freeadj.2⇨set sb/sth free⇨releaseverbfree verb ⇨free1 (free the passengers from the wreckage)⇨free2 (free the body of tension)⇨release (free prisoners/slaves)free1
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free the passengers from the wreckage把乘客从残骸中救出free the body of tension使紧张的身体放松free ♦︎ let (sb/sth) go ♦︎ cut ♦︎ release ♦︎ disengage ♦︎ disentangleThese words all mean to stop holding sb/sth or to move them out of a place or position in which they have been trapped or held.这些词均表示使不再受困、使摆脱。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to free / cut / release / disengage / disentangle sb / sth from sth◆to free / release / disengage / disentangle yourself from sth◆to free / release a passenger◆to free / let go of / release / disengage / disentangle your / sb's arm / hand◆to let go of / release a strap■free [transitive] to manage to move sb/sth that is trapped or fixed somewhere释放;使摆脱◆Three people were freed from the wreckage.有三人从残骸中被救出。◆He managed to free his arms from their bonds.他设法将双臂从捆绑中挣脱出来。◆A good kick finally freed the door.使劲一踢,门终于开了。◆ (figurative) Counselling may help you to free yourself from the past.接受心理辅导也许会帮助你走出过去的阴影。 see also free ⇨ releaseverb■ˌlet ˈgo■ˌlet sb/sth ˈgo
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(letting, let, let) (often used in orders常用于命令) (especiallyspoken) to stop holding sb/sth and allow them to fall or move freely放开;松手◆Don't let go of the rope.别松开绳子。◆Let go! You're hurting me!放手!你弄疼我了!◆Let me go!放开我! see also let sb go ⇨ releaseverb■cut(cutting, cut, cut) [transitive] to free sb from somewhere by cutting the rope, object, etc. that is holding them(割断绳子、物品等)让(某人)挣脱束缚,释放◆The injured driver had to be cut from the wreckage.受伤的司机得靠切开汽车残骸才获救。◆Two survivors were cut free after being trapped for twenty minutes.两名幸存者受困二十分钟后被解救出来。■release [transitive] (ratherformal) to manage to move sb/sth that is trapped somewhere; to stop holding sth or stop it from being held so that it can move, fly or fall freely释放;放开;松开;使自由移动(或飞翔、降落)◆Firefighters took two hours to release the driver from the wreckage.消防队员花了两个小时才将司机从汽车残骸中救出来。◆He refused to release her arm.他不肯放开她的胳膊。◆10 000 balloons were released at the ceremony.典礼上放飞了1万个气球。◆ (figurative) Death released him from his suffering.死亡使他从痛苦中解脱了。 see also release ⇨ releaseverb■disengage ˌdɪsɪnˈgeɪdʒ [transitive, intransitive] (formal) to free sb/sth from the person or thing that is holding them/it; to become free使脱离;松开;解脱◆She gently disengaged herself from her sleeping son.她轻轻地放下怀中熟睡的儿子。◆We saw the booster rockets disengage and fall into the sea.我们看到火箭助推器脱落后坠入大海。◆ (figurative) They wished to disengage themselves from these policies.他们希望摆脱这些政策的束缚。ⓘ People often disengage themselves gently from a situation, without a lot of noise or activity. * disengage常与gently搭配,指人轻柔地从某境况中脱身,没有太大的声音或动作。■disentangle ˌdɪsɪnˈtæŋgl [transitive] to free sb/sth from sth that has become wrapped or twisted around them使解开,使摆脱(包覆或缠绕)◆He tried to disentangle his fingers from her hair.他竭力将手指从她缠绕的头发中挣脱出来。free2
verb
free the passengers from the wreckage把乘客从残骸中救出free the body of tension使紧张的身体放松free ♦︎ rid ♦︎ purgeThese words all mean to remove sb/sth that is unpleasant, annoying or causing a problem.这些词均表示解除、去除、清除。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to free / rid / purge sb / sth / yourself of sb / sth◆to free / purge sb / sth from sb / sth◆to free / rid / purge yourself of sb / sth◆to free / rid / purge sb of sin◆to free / rid yourself of a burden◆to rid / purge yourself of guilt■free [transitive] (always used with of or from总是与of或from连用) to remove sth that is unpleasant or not wanted from sb/sth解除;去除;清除◆These exercises help free the body of tension.这些锻炼可使紧张的身体放松。◆We aim to free young people from dependency on drugs.我们务求使年轻人解除对毒品的依赖。ⓘ You can free A of/from B: they both mean to remove B from A. Compare purge, below. * free A of B和free A from B都表示从A中去除B。比较下面的purge条。▸free from/of sth
adjective
◆free from difficulty / doubt / fear没有困难;不怀疑;不害怕◆free from artificial colours and flavourings不含人工色素和人工调味料◆It was several weeks before he was completely free of pain.过了几个星期他的疼痛才完全消除。▸freedom
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[uncountable] ◆freedom from fear / hunger / pain免于恐惧/饥饿/痛苦■rid(ridding, rid, rid) [transitive] (always used with of总是与of连用) (formal) to free sb/sth from sth解除;去除;清除◆Further measures will be taken to rid our streets of crime.将采取进一步的措施来扑灭街头犯罪。◆He wanted to rid himself of the burden of the secret.他想把秘密说出来,让自己得到解脱。NOTE辨析 Free or rid?Free emphasizes the good feeling which follows when you remove sth unpleasant. Rid emphasizes how bad or unpleasant that thing was. * free强调去除令人不快的事物后的好心情,rid强调该事物是多么糟糕或令人不快。■purge [transitive] (usually used with of or from通常与of或from连用) (ratherformal) to remove people from an organization, often violently, because their opinions or activities are unacceptable to the people in power; to make yourself/sb/sth pure, healthy or clean by getting rid of bad thoughts or feelings清除,清洗(组织中的异己分子);净化(心灵、风气等);涤荡(污秽)◆He purged the party of extremists.他清除了党内的极端分子。◆He purged extremists from the party.他把极端分子清除出党。◆We need to purge our sport of racism.我们必须消除体育界的种族主义。◆Nothing could purge the guilt from her mind.她内心的愧疚是无法消除的。ⓘ To purge A of B means to remove B from A. If you use from it is the other way round: to purge B from A means to remove B from A. Compare free, above. * purge A of B表示从A中去除B;purge A from B的意思恰好相反,表示从B中去除A。比较上面的free条。free1
adjective
a free man自由人free tickets免费票Are you free for lunch?你有空吃午饭吗?free ♦︎ loose ♦︎ at largeThese words all describe a person or an animal that is able to move around without control.这些词均表示人或动物不受拘束的、自由活动的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to set sb / sth free / loose◆to break / get / run free / loose◆to remain free / loose / at large■free(of a person) not a prisoner or slave; (of an animal) not tied up or in a cage(人)自由的(不是囚犯或奴隶);(动物)未拴住的,没关在笼中的◆He walked out of jail a free man.他获释出狱,成为自由人。◆The protesters set the animals free.抗议者把动物放了。◆He subdues one of the wild horses and then allows it to go free.他制伏了一匹野马,然后又放了它。 see also free ⇨ releaseverb▸freedom
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[uncountable] ◆He finally won his freedom after twenty years in jail.他坐了二十年牢后终于获得了自由。■loose [not usually before noun] free to move around without control; not tied up or shut in somewhere不受拘束;不被拴住(或关起来);自由◆The sheep had got out and were loose on the road.那些羊跑出来在路上自由自在地走动。◆The horse had broken loose(= escaped) from its tether.那匹马挣脱缰绳跑了。◆During the night, somebody had cut the boat loose from its moorings.有人在夜间砍断了泊船的缆绳。 see also let sb/sth loose ⇨ releaseverb■at ˈlarge
idiom
(of a dangerous person or animal) not captured; free(危险的人或动物)未被捕获的,自由的◆Her killer is still at large.杀害她的凶手仍然逍遥法外。free2
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a free man自由人free tickets免费票Are you free for lunch?你有空吃午饭吗?free ♦︎ free of charge ♦︎ complimentary ♦︎ for nothing ♦︎ on the houseThese words all describe sth that is given or obtained without payment.这些词均表示免费的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a free / complimentary ticket / sample / copy / subscription◆to get sth free / free of charge / for nothing■freecosting nothing免费的◆Admission is free.免费入场。◆We're offering a fabulous free gift with each copy you buy.每购买一册就可以获赠一份精美礼品。◆There's a new website that offers free legal advice to homeowners.有一家新网站为房主提供免费的法律咨询。◆You can't expect people to work for free(= without payment).你不能指望人工作不要报酬。■ˌfree of ˈcharge
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(especially in business) given or obtained without payment, especially when payment would normally be expected(尤指商业活动中本应收费而)免费的◆Delivery is free of charge.免费送货。■complimentaryˌkɒmplɪˈmentri; NAmEˌkɑːmplɪˈmentri (ratherformal) (especially in business) given free, especially as part of selling other goods or services(尤指商业活动中为促销其他货物或服务)赠送的,免费提供的◆The hotel offers a complimentary breakfast and evening cocktails.这家旅馆提供免费的早餐和傍晚冷盘。■for ˈnothing
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(informal) given or obtained without the need for payment, work or effort不花钱;免费;白白地◆We could have got in for nothing-nobody was collecting tickets.我们本来可以不花钱就进来的,当时根本没有人检票。◆Don't expect somebody to give you a big salary for nothing!别指望有人白白地付给你一大笔薪水!■on the ˈhouse
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(ratherinformal) (especially drinks or food) given free by a business, especially a bar or restaurant(尤指酒吧或饭店的酒水或食物)免费提供的◆Have a drink on the house.来一杯免费饮料吧。free3
adjective
a free man自由人free tickets免费票Are you free for lunch?你有空吃午饭吗?free ♦︎ available ♦︎ spareThese words all describe people not having particular plans or arrangements or not being busy.这些词均表示没有安排活动的、空闲的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆free / available for sth◆free / available to do sth◆free / available / spare time◆a free / spare afternoon / morning / weekend / moment■free(of a person or time) without particular plans or arrangements; not busy(人或时间)没有安排活动的,空闲的◆If Sarah is free for lunch I'll take her out.要是萨拉有空吃午饭,我就带她出去吃。◆Keep Friday night free for my party.把星期五晚上空出来,参加我的聚会。 see also free time ⇨ leisure■available (ratherformal) (of a person) free to see or talk to people(人)有空的◆The director was not available for comment.经理没有时间发表意见。■spare(of time) available to do what you want with rather than work(时间)空闲的,空余的◆I haven't had a spare moment this morning.我今天上午一刻也没闲着。 see also spare time ⇨ leisure