1 [U] the state of not being held prisoner or controlled by sb else 自由: The opposition leader was given his freedom after 25 years. 反对派领袖25年后重获自由了。

2 [C,U] the right or ability to do or say what you want 行动或言论自由的权利: You have the freedom to come and go as you please. 你有随意来去的自由。freedom of speech 言论自由the rights and freedoms of the individual 个人的权利和自由 ☞Look at liberty. 参看liberty。

3 [U] freedom from sth the state of not being affected by sth unpleasant 没有令人不快的事物: freedom from fear/hunger/pain 免受恐惧╱饥饿╱痛楚之苦

4 [U] the freedom of sth the right to use sth with nothing to limit you 自由使用某物的权利: You can have the freedom of the whole house while we're away. 我们外出时你可以自由使用整幢房子。