| 词汇 | take liberties (with something) |
| 释义 | take liberties (with something) phrase 任意歪曲，随意改动 to change something, such as a piece of writing or information, usually in a way that people disagree with There have been several legal clashes when other artists have taken liberties with the melodies. I don't like it when writers take liberties with historical facts. This is a true story and we took no liberties with it. It's fine to take liberties as long as you remain true to the essence of the story. He'd taken liberties with the recipe because he was pressed for time. See also: liberty (BAD BEHAVIOUR) take liberties (with someone) phrase old-fashioned （对某人）过分亲昵，过分亲热;调戏 to be too friendly with someone, usually in a sexual way Some of the younger women complained that he'd been taking liberties with them. 一些年轻一点的妇女抱怨说他对她们过分亲热。 He was accused of taking liberties with his landlord's daughters. It was well known that the politician took liberities with her staff. If you find yourself alone with him, do not allow him to take liberties. You must tell me if she tries to take liberties with you. See also: liberty (BAD BEHAVIOUR) |
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