英語

liberty

gb/lˈɪbɚti/ us/lˈɪbɚti/
B1 英語
~ 4200
語義
0件の語義
名詞 B1 state
1

Freedom from oppressive control

The state of being free to live and act as you choose, without unfair limits from authority.

用法パターン: [someone] has the liberty to [do something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'liberty' with 'license'. 'Liberty' means rightful freedom, while 'license' can mean excessive or improper freedom.
類義語
freedom (The most common and general synonym; 'liberty' often has a more formal or political tone.)
対義語
oppression (Represents the opposite condition, where people are controlled unfairly and harshly.)
コロケーション
personal liberty |civil liberty |individual liberty |liberty and justice |loss of liberty
テーマ
politics |law |society |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Citizens enjoy greater liberty under the new constitution.
  • Freedom of speech is a basic liberty in many countries.
  • He fought for the liberty of his people.
  • The law protects the liberty of all individuals.
  • They risked their lives to win liberty from foreign rule.
学習者向け例文
  • People want liberty to speak freely.
  • We have liberty to travel anywhere.
  • The new law gives more liberty to workers.
  • Liberty is important for everyone.
名詞 B2 entity
2

Granted right or privilege

A special right or permission that someone has.

用法パターン: [someone] has the liberty of [doing something]
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse 'liberty' here with general 'freedom'. This sense is about a specific granted permission, not overall freedom.
類義語
privilege (Implies a special advantage granted to some; 'liberty' here is more neutral and formal.)
対義語
restriction (Represents the removal or absence of the right or permission.)
コロケーション
take the liberty |at liberty to |have the liberty
テーマ
law |daily life |core_vocabulary
例文
  • He had the liberty to use the private library.
  • Guests are at liberty to explore the grounds.
  • I took the liberty of booking a table for us.
  • She was given the liberty to choose her own team.
学習者向け例文
  • You have the liberty to leave early today.
  • I took the liberty to call you this morning.
  • They are at liberty to visit anytime.
  • She has the liberty to decide what to wear.
名詞 B2 event
3

Sailor's shore leave

Time when sailors can leave their ship and relax on land.

用法パターン: [someone] is on liberty
よくある間違い:
Learners might assume this means general freedom; in military contexts it refers specifically to authorized leave from a ship.
類義語
shore leave (The standard naval term; 'liberty' is used especially in US Navy contexts.)
対義語
duty (Indicates the opposite situation, when sailors must remain on board and work.)
コロケーション
shore liberty |weekend liberty |granted liberty
テーマ
military |travel |work
例文
  • The crew was granted two days of liberty in port.
  • He spent his liberty exploring the city.
  • Liberty ended at 0800 hours sharp.
学習者向け例文
  • The sailors have liberty this weekend.
  • He enjoys his liberty in the city.
  • After work, they have liberty until Sunday.
文法
辞書形
liberty
IPA
GB/lˈɪbɚti/
US/lˈɪbɚti/
音節・強勢
liberty (1音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (liberty)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: liberty
  • Plural: liberties, liberty
関連語
Forms
liberties noun
Core family
free adjective A1 freedom noun B1 liberate verb B2 liberation noun B2
Related words
liberal adjective B2 liberator noun liberalism noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unfree adjective illiberal adjective
Advanced or less common
liberalize verb C1 liberalization noun C1 libertarian noun/adjective C1
表現

at liberty to

1
/ˈæt lˈɪbɚti tə/
fixed phrase formal

Allowed or permitted to do something

Free or allowed to do something.

例文
  • You are at liberty to refuse their offer.
  • Employees are at liberty to take breaks when needed.

take the liberty

1
/tˈeɪk ðə lˈɪbɚti/
fixed phrase

Act without prior permission

To do something without asking first because you think it is okay.

例文
  • I took the liberty of ordering drinks for everyone before you arrived.
  • She took the liberty to correct his mistake in the report.

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