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release

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Related topics: Newspapers, printing, publishing, Film, Technology
re·lease1 /rɪˈliːs/ ●●● S3 W1 AWL verb [transitiveT]
1  let SB go 讓某人走FREE/NOT IN PRISON to let someone go free, after having kept them somewhere 釋放，放出 → free, discharge
Police arrested several men, who were later released.
警察逮捕了幾個人，後來都釋放了。
The bears are eventually released into the wild.
這些熊最後被放回野生環境中。
release somebody from something
He was released from the hospital yesterday.
他昨天獲準出院了。
2  make public 公布TCN to let news or official information be known and printed 公開發表，發布 SYN publish
The new trade figures have just been released.
新的貿易數字剛剛公布。
3  film/record 電影/唱片TCBAMF to make a CD, film, computer game etc available for people to buy or see 發行；上映
A version of the game for Mac computers will be released in February.
這個遊戲的蘋果電腦版將於2月份發行。
4  stop holding/drop 鬆手/掉落HOLD to stop holding or drop something 鬆開，放開；使落下
Thousands of bombs were released over Dresden.
數以千計的炸彈在德累斯頓上空投下。
release your grip/hold (on somebody/something)
The sudden noise made him release his hold on her arm.
這突然的聲響使他放開了抓着她胳膊的手。
5  feelings 感情EXPRESS to express or get rid of feelings such as anger or worry 表達；發洩
Physical exercise is a good way of releasing stress.
鍛煉身體是釋放壓力的好方法。
6  chemical 化學品HT to let a substance flow out 釋放；排放
release something into something
Oil was released into the sea.
油被排入大海。
7  from a duty 解除職務WORK/DO WORK to allow someone not to do their duty or work 解除〔職務或工作〕；解僱
Because of rising costs, the company released 10% of their workforce.
因爲成本不斷上漲，公司解僱了10%的員工。
release somebody from something
Williams asked to be released from her contract.
威廉斯要求解除她的合同。
8  machinery 機器TMOVE something OR somebody to allow part of a piece of machinery or equipment to move from the position in which it is fastened or held 放開；鬆開
Release the handbrake first.
先鬆開手閘。
Examples from the Corpus
release• James's death, in fact, released a great deal which had been held in check during his reign.• Carbon stored in trees is released as carbon dioxide.• All clay contains such minerals, and when pottery is fired, the energy stored in the crystals is released as light.• Her new album will be released at the end of the month.• The turtles will be released back into the sea.• McKay moved to Newcastle after being released from prison.• Sandi spied the stalls in an adjoining room and hurried into one, releasing her bladder.• Paul released her hand as she sat down.• Vastly more fluorocarbons must have been released in the industrialised north.• Carrey's new comedy is due to be released in the US very soon.• He took hold of my hand but then released it again quickly.• The committee is due to release its report on Gingrich by the end of this year.• It was a way of releasing some of the strain and tension of her life.• They released ten political prisoners last year.• Release the clamp gently.• Try to release the clamp gently.• Police have not released the names of any of the people involved.• His car was released to his fiancee, who was riding in the passenger seat and was sober, Ditzenberger said.• The latest leading-indicators report will be released tomorrow at 8: 30 a. m. Eastern time.• The bolts can only be released with a wrench.
release somebody from something• Williams asked to be released from her teaching contract.• They're going to release me from the hospital tomorrow.
release your grip/hold (on somebody/something)• Emilia sighed and released her grip.• Then you can simply release your grip and back slowly away over a few paces.• Before the audience can figure it out, I release my grip and tumble to the ground.• Benton, in his terror, released his grip on her waist.• For a split second, Constance failed to realise that he had released his grip on her.• Tamar would have been happy to finish the association, but Davis would not release his hold on her.• She exacted a public promise from Chaffee that he would release his hold on the bill.• Virginia Stillman released her grip on the chair and put her right hand under her chin.
Related topics: Technology, Government
re·lease2 ●●○ S3 W3 AWL noun
1  from prison 從獄中 [singular, uncountableU]FREE/NOT IN PRISON when someone is officially allowed to go free, after being kept somewhere 釋放
Before release, the sea lions are fitted with electronic tracking devices.
海獅在釋放之前被裝上了電子追蹤器。
release from
Simon has obtained early release from prison.
西蒙獲準提早出獄。
2  record/film 唱片/電影AMFTCR
a) [countableC] a new CD, film, computer game etc that is available to buy or see 新發行的激光唱片[錄像帶，電影等]
the band’s latest release
該樂隊最新發行的唱片
b) be on (general) release if a film is on release, you can go and see it in a cinema 〔電影〕已經上映
The film is on general release.
這部電影已經上映。
3  feelings 感情 [singular, uncountableU]
a) EXPRESSfreedom to show or express your feelings 表達；宣洩
Playing an instrument can be a form of emotional release.
演奏樂器可以是情感宣洩的一種途徑。
b) RELAXEDa feeling that you are free from the worry or pain that you have been suffering 解脫，擺脫
treatment that will bring a release from pain
幫助緩解疼痛的治療方法
4  chemicals 化學品 [uncountableU]HT when a chemical, gas etc is allowed to flow out of its usual container 釋放；排放
release into
the release of toxic waste into the rivers
有毒廢料向河流的排放
5  official statement 正式聲明 [countableC, uncountableU]PGTC an official statement, report etc that is made available to be printed or broadcast, or the act of making it available 發布的聲明[報告等]；〔聲明、報告等的〕發表，發布 SYN publication
October 22nd is the date set for the report’s release.
報告定於10月22日發表。
→ press release
6. machine 機器 [countableC]DT a handle, button etc that can be pressed to allow part of a machine to move 釋放裝置，鬆脫裝置
Examples from the Corpus
release• First, a release of one joint contractor releases the others.• There was an accidental release of toxic waste.• But it is much more satisfactory to angle the basic release to suit the readership or audiences of the various media groups.• The judge denied Larsen early release.• The movie is slated for release in January.• On her release she refused to hand the paper over to other Communist party members, and was expelled from the party.• That they were pleased with whatever deal they'd made for my release.• New releases include previously unheard recordings by Marvin Gaye and Miles Davis.• Mr Wilson said in a news release.• Most courts that have addressed the issued have found that such releases are invalid on public policy grounds.• Thousands of people worldwide campaigned for the release of Nelson Mandela.• Thus the check specification need not always have both its upper and its lower limits different from the release specification.• The release of the Roswell report proved very controversial.• The four men were greeted by jubilant relatives upon their release.
release from• Music has always provided me with an emotional release.• A new treatment could mean a release from pain for arthritis sufferers.• Since his release from prison, Logan's become very religious.
From Longman Business Dictionary
releasere·lease1 /rɪˈliːs/ verb [transitiveT]
1to make information, figures etc publicly available
The company will release its latest earnings figures on Wednesday.
2MARKETINGto make a new product, especially a film, book, or record, available for people to buy or see
The film will be released on DVD next week.
3HUMAN RESOURCESto allow someone to stop working for you
release somebody from something
He asked to be released from his contract.
4FINANCEto make money available to be used
the need to release the money for grants
releaserelease2 noun
1[countableC] an official statement, making information publicly available
In a joint news release, the companies said no agreement had been reached.
→ press release
2[countableC, uncountableU]MARKETING a new product, especially a film, book, or record, or the fact that it is available
The company is hoping to keep ahead of the market by bringing out anew release of its operating system.
The movie has taken $5.1 million since its release.
The film will beon general release (=available in most places) on August 3.
Origin release1
(1200-1300) Old French relessier, from Latin relaxare; → RELAX
re·lease1 verbre·lease2 noun
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