releases; released; releasing
releases; released; releasing
Learner's definition of RELEASE
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a : to allow (a person or animal) to leave a jail, cage, prison, etc. : to set (someone or something) free释放;放出;解放 -
The hostages have been released.这些人质已获释。
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The judge released the prisoner.法官释放了那名犯人。
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The lion was released from its cage.那只狮子从笼子里被放了出来。
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There is a lot of controversy over whether or not wolves should be released into the park.对于是否应该把狼群放入公园,目前存在许多争议。
b : to stop holding (someone or something)松开;放开 -
The hot-air balloon pilot signaled the ground crew to release [=let go of] the ropes.热气球飞行员示意地面人员松开绳索。
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I released my son's hand, and he ran out onto the playground.我松开了儿子的手,他便跑进了游乐场。
c : to allow (a substance) to enter the air, water, soil, etc.排出;放出;释出 -
Plastic releases [=emits] dangerous chemicals when it burns.塑料燃烧时会释放出危险的化学物质。
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The factory faced serious fines for releasing dangerous chemicals into the river.由于往河水里排放危险化学物,这家工厂面临重罚。
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Heat is released into the atmosphere by cars.汽车产生的热量被释放到了大气中。
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During exercise, the body releases chemicals in the brain that make you feel better.运动过程中,身体在大脑中释放出令人感觉良好的化学物质。
d : to cause (an emotion, a feeling, etc.) to go away by expressing it or dealing with it in some way发泄;宣泄 -
She started to cry, releasing all of her repressed emotion.她哭了起来,把所有压抑的情绪都宣泄了出来。
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Exercise is a good way to release stress/tension.运动是释放压力/排解紧张情绪的一个好方法。
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: to free (someone) from a duty, responsibility, etc.免除,解除(责任等) -
The contract was declared null, and we were released from our agreement/obligation.这份合同被宣布无效,我们也从协定/义务中解脱。
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I released him from his promise. [=I said that he did not have to do what he had promised to do]我同意他不用履行承诺了。
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: to give up control or possession of (something)放弃;让予 4
: to make (something) available to the public发布;公布;公开 -
The band hopes to release their new album by next summer.这个乐队希望在明年夏天到来之前发行新专辑。
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The police will not release the names of the teenagers involved in the robbery.警方将不会公布那些参与此次劫案的青少年的名字。
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They released a statement this afternoon.今天下午他们发布了一份声明。
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: to allow (part of a machine, device, etc.) to go back to its normal position归位,还原(机器部件或装置等) 2 release /rɪˈliːs/ noun
plural releases
plural releases
Learner's definition of RELEASE
1
: the act of releasing someone or something释放;放出: such as
a : the act of allowing a person or animal to leave a jail, cage, prison, etc.(人或动物的)释放,放出 [noncount]
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the release of the hostages人质的释放
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The prisoner is eligible for early release.这名囚犯符合提前释放的条件。
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There was a controversy over the release of wolves into the park.对于是否要把狼群引入公园,目前存在争议。
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b : the act of allowing a substance to enter the air, water, soil, etc.(某种物质的)排放,释放 [noncount]
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c : the act of freeing someone from a duty, responsibility, etc.(责任等的)免除,解除 [noncount]
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d [noncount] : the act of making something available to the public发行;公布;公开 -
The release of the book is scheduled for next month.按计划,这本书下个月发行。
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The government has tried to bar the release of the documents.政府试图禁止公开这些文件。
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The film's general release is Friday. [=the film will begin to be shown in theaters on Friday]这部电影将于星期五开始上映。
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(Brit) The film is on general release. [=the film is being shown in theaters]这部电影正在影院上映。
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a [singular] : a way of dealing with and getting rid of unpleasant emotions, feelings, etc.(不良情绪的)发泄,宣泄 b formal : an end to pain, distress, etc.(痛苦、悲伤的)消除,解脱 [noncount]
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We mourned her death, but were glad it brought her release from pain.我们对她的去世感到悲痛,但也为她解脱痛苦感到欣慰。
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a feeling of release如释重负之感
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[count] : something (such as a new product or an official statement) that is made available to the public发行;发表;发布 -
new product releases新产品发布
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the band's latest release乐队的最新唱片发布
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the year's top CD releases年度最佳CD的发布
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The company has issued a release about the new software.公司已经发布了这款新软件。
— see also press release 4
[count] : an official document which states that a company, person, etc., is not responsible if you are hurt while doing something免责书 5
[count] : a device that allows a part of a machine to move freely释放装置 6
[count] US, sports : the action or manner of throwing a ball传球 —
usually singular通常用单数