free
例子
Free Wi-Fi is available in this café.
这家咖啡馆提供免费Wi-Fi。
The book club provides a free book each month.
读书俱乐部每月提供一本免费的书。
例子
The rescued animals were set free in their natural habitat.
被救出的动物在其自然栖息地被释放。
The prisoners were set free after serving their sentences.
囚犯们在服刑后被释放了。
2.1
自由的, 解脱的
able to move without restriction
例子
She finally pulled her hair free from the tangled brush.
她终于把头发从缠结的刷子中解脱出来。
She managed to get her foot free from the mud.
她设法把脚从泥中自由地拔出来。
03
自由的, 独立的
(of a person) not controlled or owned by someone else
例子
He was born free, with no one owning him.
他生来自由，没有人拥有他。
In ancient Rome, the free citizens had rights that slaves did not.
在古罗马，自由公民拥有奴隶所没有的权利。
例子
She enjoyed a free afternoon, allowing her to relax and read a book in the park.
她享受了一个空闲的下午，让她可以在公园里放松和读书。
He felt a sense of liberation as he walked out of work, knowing he had the evening free to spend with his family.
当他走出工作时，他感到一种解放感，知道他晚上有空可以和家人一起度过。
例子
The free electrons in the conductor move to create an electric current.
导体中的自由电子移动以产生电流。
In the reaction, the free radicals played a key role in the chemical process.
在反应中，自由基在化学过程中起到了关键作用。
06
空闲的, 可用的
not occupied or in use, and therefore available for someone to use
例子
To schedule a meeting, check if the conference room is free at the desired time.
要安排会议，请检查会议室在所需时间是否空闲。
She found a free parking spot right in front of the building.
她在楼前找到了一个空闲的停车位。
07
自由的, 大致的
capturing the general meaning or essence of the original text without being word-for-word
例子
The book was a free translation, focusing on the message rather than the exact words.
这本书是一个自由的翻译，注重的是信息而不是确切的词语。
A free translation allows for more creativity in adapting phrases to the target language.
自由翻译在将短语适应目标语言时允许更多的创造性。
例子
The house was free of smoke after the fire was put out.
火被扑灭后，房子里没有烟了。
Her speech was free of negativity, focusing on positive messages.
她的演讲没有消极情绪，专注于积极的信息。
09
自由的, 解脱的
relieved from or lacking something unpleasant or burdensome
例子
After the surgery, he was free from pain.
手术后，他摆脱了疼痛。
She felt free from worry after hearing the good news.
听到好消息后，她感到解脱了忧虑。
10
慷慨的, 大方的
generous or willing to give without hesitation or restraint
例子
She was known for being free with her time, always helping others.
她以时间上慷慨而闻名，总是帮助别人。
She was free with her praise, always complimenting others.
她对赞美慷慨大方，总是称赞别人。
11
自由的, 被允许的
allowed or able to take a specific action without restriction
例子
You are free to ask questions during the session.
在会议期间您可以自由提问。
She ’s free to make her own decisions.
她可以自由地做出自己的决定。
例子
They fought for a free society where every individual could live without fear of oppression.
他们为一个自由的社会而战，在那里每个人都可以在没有压迫恐惧的情况下生活。
In a free society, people are allowed to voice their opinions without fear.
在一个自由的社会里，人们可以毫无恐惧地表达自己的意见。
13
坦率的, 毫无保留的
willing to express opinions, often in a direct or unreserved manner
例子
He is free in his criticism, never shying away from pointing out flaws.
他在批评中很自由，从不回避指出缺点。
She ’s free in her remarks, always speaking her mind, regardless of others ’ reactions.
她在言论上很自由，总是直言不讳，不管别人的反应。
例子
His free manner made others uncomfortable, as he spoke to strangers without hesitation.
他自由的举止让别人感到不舒服，因为他毫不犹豫地与陌生人交谈。
She was often criticized for her free behavior, which was considered inappropriate for the time.
她常常因为被认为不合时宜的自由行为而受到批评。
例子
Are you free this evening to go to the movies?
你今晚有空去看电影吗？
I ’m free at noon if you want to meet up.
如果你想见面，我中午有空。
to free
例子
The police decided to free the suspect due to a lack of evidence.
由于缺乏证据，警方决定释放嫌疑人。
After serving the sentence, the authorities agreed to free the prisoner.
服刑后，当局同意释放囚犯。
02
释放, 解放
to release someone or something from being held back, trapped, or tied down
Transitive: to free sb/sth
例子
He freed the bird from the net it was caught in.
他把鸟从困住它的网中释放了。
The rescue team freed the hikers trapped by the avalanche.
救援队解救了被雪崩困住的徒步旅行者。
03
解放, 释放
to make someone or something available to do something they couldn't do before
Transitive: to free sb | to free oneself
例子
By finishing her project early, she freed herself to help with the new assignment.
通过提前完成她的项目，她腾出了自己来帮助完成新的任务。
The extra help freed the workers to focus on more urgent jobs.
额外的帮助解放了工人，使他们能够专注于更紧急的工作。
04
清理, 解放
to clear away obstacles or blockages to make a way or space open
Transitive: to free a pathway
例子
He worked quickly to free the path across the cluttered floor.
他迅速工作以清理杂乱地板上的通道。
She freed the driveway by moving the pile of snow.
她通过移动雪堆清空了车道。
例子
The new policy aims to free employees from unnecessary paperwork, allowing them to focus on creative tasks.
新政策旨在解放员工于不必要的文书工作，使他们能够专注于创造性任务。
By delegating tasks to his team, he was able to free himself from daily administrative duties.
通过将任务委派给他的团队，他能够从日常行政职责中解脱出来。
06
解放, 释放
to take away something unpleasant or limiting from someone
Transitive: to free sb of something unpleasant | to free sb from something unpleasant
例子
The therapy freed him of his anxiety, allowing him to live more peacefully.
治疗解放了他，让他摆脱了焦虑，能够更平静地生活。
The counselor helped free the child of the fears that were holding her back.
顾问帮助解放了孩子，使她摆脱了阻碍她的恐惧。
07
释放, 使可用
to make resources or assets available for use or access
Transitive: to free a resource or asset
例子
He decided to free his savings to pay for the repairs.
他决定释放他的储蓄来支付维修费用。
The manager freed some time in his schedule to attend the meeting.
经理腾出了一些时间参加这次会议。
free
01
自由地, 无限制地
without being controlled or restricted
例子
She danced free, enjoying the moment.
她自由地跳舞，享受着那一刻。
The animals ran free after the gate opened.
大门打开后，动物们自由地奔跑。
例子
The samples were distributed free at the market.
样品在市场上免费分发。
The tickets to the event were given away free.
活动的门票是免费发放的。
-free
01
无, 不含
indicating the absence of something, typically a substance or condition
例子
She opted for a sugar-free dessert to maintain her healthy diet.
她选择了无糖甜点以保持健康饮食。
The online booking system made the entire process hassle-free.
在线预订系统使整个过程无麻烦。
词汇树
freedom
freely
unfree
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