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liberally

UK //ˈlɪbərəli//US //ˈlɪbərəli//

词源

源自拉丁语 'liberalis'(自由的、慷慨的),通过古法语 'liberal' 进入英语,后缀 '-ly' 构成副词形式。

adverb

❶ 指慷慨地、大量地使用或给予某物,常带有不受限制或自由放任的意味。

“She applied the sunscreen liberally to avoid sunburn.”

(她大量涂抹防晒霜以防晒伤。)

“The chef sprinkled salt liberally over the dish.”

(厨师在菜肴上撒了大量的盐。)

❶ 指思想或行为上开放、宽容,不受传统或严格规则约束。

“The university promotes liberally minded discussions.”

(该大学提倡开放包容的讨论。)

“He was raised liberally, with few restrictions.”

(他在宽松的环境中长大,很少受到限制。)

同义词:generously, abundantly, freely, openly, tolerantly

常见短语

apply liberally — 指大量使用某物,通常用于说明如何使用产品或材料。

“Apply the ointment liberally to the affected area.”

(将药膏大量涂抹在患处。)

interpret liberally — 指以宽松或开放的方式解释规则、法律或文本,而非严格遵循字面意思。

“The constitution should be interpreted liberally to reflect modern values.”

(宪法应宽松解释以反映现代价值观。)