freedom /ˈfriːdəm/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  N-UNCOUNT Freedom is the state of being allowed to do what you want to do. Freedoms are instances of this. 自由 [also N in pl]

  例：

  ...freedom of speech.

  …言论自由。

  例：

  The United Nations Secretary-General has spoken of the need for individual freedoms and human rights.

  联合国秘书长谈到了个人自由和人权的必要性。

• 2. 

  N-UNCOUNT When prisoners or slaves are set free or escape, they gain their freedom. 人身自由

  例：

  ...the agreement worked out by the UN, under which all hostages and detainees would gain their freedom.

  …联合国制定的协议，据此所有人质和被扣押者应获得自由。

• 3. 

  N-UNCOUNT Freedom from something you do not want means not being affected by it. 免除

  例：

  ...all the freedom from pain that medicine could provide.

  …药物所能免除的所有痛苦。