liberty

n.自由；许可权；放肆，无礼；解放，释放

noun

1. 自由（自己选择生活方式而不受政府及权威限制）
   freedom to live as you choose without too many restrictions from government or authority
   1. the fight for justice and liberty
      争取正义和自由的斗争
2. 自由（不受关押或奴役的状态）
   the state of not being a prisoner or a slave
   1. He had to endure six months' loss of liberty.
      他得忍受六个月失去自由之苦。
3. 自由（做某事的合法权利或行动自由）
   the legal right and freedom to do sth
   1. The right to vote should be a liberty enjoyed by all.
      投票权应当是人人享有的合法权利。
   2. People fear that security cameras could infringe personal liberties.
      人们担心保安摄像机会侵犯人身自由。
4. 冒犯行为（或言语）；放肆；失礼
   an act or a statement that may offend or annoy sb, especially because it is done without permission or does not show respect
   1. He took the liberty of reading my files while I was away.
      他趁我不在时擅自看我的文件。
   2. They've got a liberty, not even sending me a reply.
      他们真无礼，连个答复也不给我。

名词复数形式:liberties

liberty 自由，放肆

词源同liberal,自由的，-ty,名词后缀。引申词义自由过度，放肆，无礼。

1. I am afraid we are not at liberty to disclose that information
   恐怕我们无权透露这一信息。
2. Guests should feel at liberty to avail themselves of your facilities.
   宾客们应该可以随意使用你们的各种设施。
3. Liberty fabrics, both for furnishing and for dressmaking, are sold by the metre.
   利伯蒂布按米出售，既可用作装饰又可作衣料。
4. He firmly believes liberty is inseparable from social justice
   他坚信自由与社会正义是不可分的。
5. Wit Wolzek claimed the legislation could impinge on privacy, self determination and respect for religious liberty
   威特·沃尔泽克声称这项法律可能会对隐私权和自主权造成侵犯，并破坏对宗教自由的尊重。
6. Such a system would be a fundamental blow to the rights and liberties of the English people.
   这样一种制度将对英国人民的权利与自由造成根本性的打击。
7. Why not say that three convictions before court for stealing cars means three months 'loss of liberty
   为什么不说被判3项偷车罪名就意味着丧失3个月的人身自由呢？
8. There is no formal confirmation so far that he is at liberty.
   目前还没有正式确认他已经获得人身自由。
9. The island's in the Pacific Ocean; I'm not at liberty to say exactly where, because we're still negotiating for its purchase.
   这个岛在太平洋上；我无权说出它的具体位置，因为我们仍在洽谈购买事宜。
10. I took the liberty of going into Assunta's wardrobe, as it was open; I was looking for a towel.
    阿孙塔的衣橱敞着，我便擅自在里面翻了一下。我想找一条毛巾。
11. Try and retain the excitement of the event in your writing, without taking liberties with the truth
    请尽量在文字中再现活动的热烈气氛，但不要对事实添油加醋，任意窜改。
12. She knew she was taking a big liberty in developing Mick's photos without his knowledge.
    她知道没告诉米克就擅自冲洗他的照片是太过放肆了。
13. She is loath to give up her hard-earned liberty
    她不愿放弃好不容易得来的自由。
14. She took the liberty of using your typewriter while you were away.
    你不在时，她擅自用你的打字机。
15. Don't confuse liberty with license.
    不要把自由与放纵混为一谈。
16. Swallows fly about, carefree and at liberty.
    燕子自由自在地飞翔。
17. You are at liberty to do as you please.
    你可以随意行事。
18. I'm taking the liberty of writing to you.
    冒昧地给你写信。
19. Employees have liberty to use all the museum facilities.
    雇员获准使用所有博物馆的设备。
20. I understand only love and liberty.
    我只懂得爱和自由。
21. Liberty of thought and feeling;
    思想和感觉的自由；
22. Life, liBerty, and the pursuit of happiness have Been called the inalienaBle rights of man.
    生命、自由和追求幸福被称为人类不可剥夺的权利。
23. So I took the liberty of installing it for you.
    所以我擅自决定给你安装了。
24. One nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
    一个国家的公正和特权是不可分割的。
25. They sought liberty and opportunity;
    他们寻求的是自由和机会。
26. Each individual has the right to defend his life, liberty, and property.
    每个人都有权保卫他的生命、自由和财产。
27. The United States with other countries will work to advance liberty and peace in that region.
    美国将和其他国家一道，在这一地区推进自由和和平。
28. He was saying that we have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
    他说我们有生存，自由和追求幸福的权利。
29. Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Victory!
    生命、自由和对胜利的追求！