liberate
/ˈlɪbəreɪt/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6179 in the learning path
解放；使自由
Definitions
v. To free people or places from control or imprisonment.
解放；使自由
v. To release someone from restrictions that limit their life.
使摆脱束缚
Example
The rescued prisoners cheered when soldiers liberated the camp.
士兵解放营地时，获救的囚犯欢呼起来。
Accessible public transport can liberate older people from dependence on relatives and enable greater participation in community life.
无障碍公共交通能让老年人摆脱对亲属的依赖，并更多地参与社区生活。
Collocations
- liberate a country
- liberate someone from
- liberating experience
Word family
- liberation (n.)
- liberator (n.)
- liberating (adj.)
- liberated (adj.)
Synonyms
- free
- release
Antonyms
- imprison
- enslave
Usage tip
及物动词；liberate A from B表示使A摆脱B。
FAQ
- What does liberate mean?
- To free people or places from control or imprisonment. To release someone from restrictions that limit their life.
- How is liberate pronounced?
- UK /ˈlɪbəreɪt/, US /ˈlɪbəreɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
