liberty

liberty

['libəti]

n.自由, 自由权, 冒失

例句与用法：

I took the liberty of borrowing your lawn-mower while you were away.

你不在的时候我擅自借用了你的刈草机。

I am afraid that I am not at liberty to discuss this matter.

对不起，我无权讨论这个问题。

I took the liberty of reading the letter, even though it was addressed to you.

尽管这封信是写给你的，但是我冒昧地看过了。

Those prisoners are dreaming of liberty.

这些囚犯们梦想着获得自由。

词形变化：

名词复数: liberties |

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n.

1. 自由; 自由权[U][C][+to-v]

Women used to have little liberty.

过去妇女没有多少自由。

2. 自由活动于(或使用)某地的权利[U]

You may have the liberty of my study.

你可以使用我的书房。

3. 失礼, 越轨; 未经许可的行为[C]

He allowed himself the liberties of reading her letters.

他未经她许可就看了她的信。

4. 许可, 准许[U][+to-v]

We have liberty to use all the library facilities.

我们可以使用图书馆中所有的图书资料。

5. 特权, 恩典[P]

短语词组：

at liberty

1. 自由的

You're at liberty to go wherever you like.

你想去哪儿都可以。

You are now at liberty to leave any time.

你现在随时都可以离开。

2. 有空闲的

I'll be at liberty this afternoon.

今天下午我有空。

take liberties

1. 过于随便; 过分亲昵

You mustn't take liberties when you're with your elders.

你与长者在一起时不可过于随便。

You should not take liberties when you are giving a lecture.

你讲课时不应该太随便。