0 the freedom to live as you wish or go where you want -- 自由
For most citizens, liberty means the freedom to practise their religious or political beliefs. 對大多數公民而言，自由意味著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). 數百名政治犯將獲得自由。
Of the ten men who escaped this morning from Dartmoor Prison, only two are still at liberty (= free or not yet caught). 今晨從達特摩爾監獄逃跑的十人當中，目前只有兩人依然在逃。
These laws will restrict our ancient rights and liberties. 這些法律將限制我們固有的權利和自由。
1 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 -- 放肆，無禮，失禮
What a liberty, to refuse the invitation on your behalf, without even asking you! 太放肆了，連問你都不問就以你的名義一口回絕了邀請！
Some of the younger women complained that he'd been taking liberties with them. 一些年輕一點的婦女抱怨說他對她們過分親熱。
He fought for his liberty.
Because this style of counterpoint is very difficult, certain liberties are permitted.
Negative duties thus appear considerably less liberty-limiting than positive duties.
He had described at length how local government stimulated the right kinds of attitudes and customs for the preservation of an orderly liberty.
