- pronunciation:
- lI
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[or]
lI
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
generous.
大量的
The cook used a liberal amount of salt and pepper in this meal.厨师在这个菜里用了大量的盐和胡椒。- synonyms:
- bountiful, generous
- antonyms:
- stingy
- similar words:
- free, lavish, profuse
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| definition 2: |
respectful of differences; tolerant.
开明的, 宽容的
He had a liberal attitude toward new ideas.他对新的想法有种开明的态度。- synonyms:
- tolerant
- similar words:
- open, open-minded
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| definition 3: |
(often capitalized) favoring progress and change in government.
主张变革的, 自由主义的
She was the leader of a liberal organization.她是一个自由主义组织的领导。- synonyms:
- progressive
- similar words:
- radical
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| related words: |
ample, good, gracious, handsome, lenient, soft |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a person who wants a certain kind of government. That government would support social change and the freedom of people to make their own choices.
自由主义者
The liberals on the committee think that the government should do more to help poor people.委员会中自由主义者认为政府应该做更多的事帮助穷人。- synonyms:
- progressive
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| contrasting words: |
conservative |
| derivations: |
liberally (adv.), liberalness (n.) |
The word liberal
contains the following part:
liber1
Latin
root
that means
free
Example words: