the freedom to live as you wish or go where you want

For most citizens, liberty means the freedom to practise their religious or political beliefs. 对大多数公民而言，自由意味着可以不受限制地信奉自己的宗教或政治信仰。

Hundreds of political prisoners are to be given their liberty (= released from prison). 数百名政治犯将获得自由。

Of the ten men who escaped this morning from Dartmoor Prison, only two are still at liberty (= free or not yet caught). 今晨从达特摩尔监狱逃跑的10人当中，目前只有两人依然在逃。

to be allowed to do something

I'm not at liberty to reveal any names. 我无权透露任何人的名字。

You are perfectly at liberty to express your views.

It was an issue of national security which they weren't at liberty to discuss.

I'm not at liberty to talk about the financial aspects of the project.

They certainly weren't at liberty to give out the phone numbers of their clients.

freedom to live as you wish or go where you want

These laws will restrict our ancient rights and liberties. 这些法律将限制我们由来已久的权利和自由。

The organization is dedicated to defending our liberties.

It is important to strike a balance between protecting people from terrorism and preserving individual liberties.

This restriction on free speech violates one of our most basic liberties.

The document guaranteed fundamental civil liberties such as religious toleration and the right to trial by jury.

an example of speech or behaviour that upsets other people because it shows little respect or does not follow what is thought to be polite or acceptable

What a liberty, to refuse the invitation on your behalf, without even asking you! 太放肆了，连问你都不问就以你的名义一口回绝了邀请！

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.

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.

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