freedom

S1 W2

in Vietnamese Tự do, quyền tự do

BrE /ˈfriːdəm/ AmE /ˈfriːdəm/

noun en → vi

1 RIGHTS [uncountable] A2

Tự do, quyền tự do

the condition of being able to act, think, and express yourself as you want without being controlled by other people or by laws

  • freedom of speech/religion/assembly

Collocations freedom of expression · freedom of the press

  • The country has freedom of religion.

    Nước này có tự do tôn giáo.

2 INDEPENDENCE [uncountable] B1

Độc lập, tự chủ

the condition of being independent and not controlled by other people or countries

  • freedom from something

Collocations freedom from fear · freedom from want

  • The country gained its freedom in 1947.

    Nước này đã giành được độc lập vào năm 1947.

3 ABILITY [uncountable] B1

Khả năng tự do hành động

the ability to do what you want without being stopped or prevented by other people, laws, etc.

  • freedom to do something

Collocations freedom to choose · freedom to speak

  • We have the freedom to travel anywhere we want.

    Chúng tôi có quyền tự do đi du lịch đến bất kỳ đâu mà chúng tôi muốn.

4 RELIEF [uncountable] B2

Sự nhẹ nhõm, thoải mái

the feeling of being relieved when a problem or difficulty has ended and you are free from it

  • freedom from something

Collocations freedom from pain · freedom from worry

  • She felt a sense of freedom when her exams were over.

    Cô ấy cảm thấy nhẹ nhõm khi kỳ thi kết thúc.

5 SPACE [uncountable] B2

Không gian, thời gian tự do

the space or time that you have to do what you want without being interrupted by other people

  • freedom to do something

Collocations freedom of time · freedom of space

  • He needs more freedom in his life.

    Anh ấy cần nhiều không gian và thời gian tự do hơn trong cuộc sống.

6 LIBERTY [uncountable] C1

Tự do chính trị

the condition of being free from control or restrictions, especially in a political context

  • freedom from something

Collocations freedom of speech · freedom of the press

  • The government is trying to restrict freedom.

    Chính phủ đang cố gắng hạn chế tự do.

7 ABILITY [uncountable] C1

Khả năng hành động và suy nghĩ một cách tự do

the ability to act or think without being controlled by other people, laws, etc.

  • freedom to do something

Collocations freedom of thought · freedom of expression

  • They have the freedom to express their opinions.

    Họ có quyền tự do bày tỏ ý kiến của mình.

8 RELIEF [uncountable] C1

Sự nhẹ nhõm chính trị

the feeling of being relieved when a problem or difficulty has ended and you are free from it, especially in a political context

  • freedom from something

Collocations freedom from oppression · freedom from tyranny

  • The people felt a sense of freedom when the dictator was overthrown.

    Dân chúng cảm thấy nhẹ nhõm khi tên độc tài bị lật đổ.