freely
/ˈfriːli/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #5272 in the learning path
自由地；不受限制地
Definitions
adv. without restrictions or anything preventing movement or action
自由地；不受限制地
adv. openly and honestly, without hiding thoughts or facts
坦率地；毫不隐瞒地
adv. willingly and generously, without being forced
自愿地；慷慨地
Example
The chickens wander freely around the garden all day.
这些鸡整天在花园里自由走动。
Students should be able to express their opinions freely while respecting the rights and feelings of others.
学生应能自由表达意见，同时尊重他人的权利和感受。
Collocations
- move freely
- speak freely
- freely admit
- give freely
Word family
- free (adj.)
- free (v.)
- freedom (n.)
Usage tip
freely主要指不受限制；免费用for free。
FAQ
- What does freely mean?
- without restrictions or anything preventing movement or action openly and honestly, without hiding thoughts or facts willingly and generously, without being forced
- How is freely pronounced?
- UK /ˈfriːli/, US /ˈfriːli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
