liberal

中英词典：liberal

形容词：

1. 宽容的；自由的（指态度、观点等）。 2. 慷慨的；大方的（指花钱或时间）。 3. 自由主义的；自由派的。

名词：

1. 自由主义者；自由派。 2. （美国）民主党人；自由派。

词语辨析：

- liberal与progressive的区别： liberal强调对于自由和平等权利的尊重，偏向于保守现有的社会制度；而progressive则强调社会变革和进步，更倾向于推动社会改革。

词汇扩充：

- liberal-minded：开明的 - liberal arts：文科 - liberal education：通识教育

近义词：

- tolerant - generous - broad-minded

反义词：

- conservative - stingy - narrow-minded

柯林斯词典解释：

- **形容词**：Liberal means giving, using, or taking a lot of something, or existing in large quantities. - **名词**：A liberal is someone who has liberal views.

牛津词典解释：

- **形容词**：Willing to respect or accept behaviour or opinions different from one's own; open to new ideas. - **名词**：A person of liberal views.

用法：

- She has liberal views on social issues. - He is known for his liberal use of resources. - The university offers a liberal arts program.

例句：

1. He has always been a liberal when it comes to supporting charitable causes.（他在支持慈善事业方面一向很大方。） 2. The company takes a liberal approach to flexible working hours.（公司对弹性工作时间持开放态度。） 3. She comes from a family with a long tradition of liberal values.（她来自一个具有悠久自由主义价值观传统的家庭。） 4. As a liberal, he believes in equal rights for all individuals.（作为自由派，他相信所有个人应享有平等权利。） 5. The government's liberal spending policies have been met with mixed reactions.（政府的开明支出政策引起了不同的反应。） 6. The university is known for its strong liberal arts program.（这所大学以其完善的文科课程而闻名。） 7. Her liberal interpretation of the law surprised many of her colleagues.（她对法律的宽松解释让她的许多同事感到惊讶。） 8. The candidate's liberal stance on immigration has won him support from various minority groups.（候选人在移民问题上的自由派立场赢得了各种少数群体的支持。） 9. Living in a liberal society allows for greater individual expression and diversity.（生活在一个自由主义社会中允许更多的个人表达和多样性。） 10. The organization advocates for liberal economic policies that prioritize social welfare.（该组织倡导优先考虑社会福利的自由经济政策。） 11. His liberal use of humor helps to lighten the mood in tense situations.（他对幽默的大量使用有助于在紧张局势中缓和气氛。） 12. The school promotes a liberal learning environment that encourages creativity and critical thinking.（学校倡导一种鼓励创造力和批判性思维的自由学习环境。） 13. Many people appreciate his liberal interpretation of classic literature.（许多人欣赏他对经典文学的宽容解读。） 14. The liberal use of technology in the workplace has increased efficiency but also raised concerns about job security.（工作场所对技术的大量使用提高了效率，但也引发了对就业安全的担忧。） 15. Her liberal approach to parenting allows her children to express themselves freely.（她对育儿的宽容态度让她的孩子能够自由表达自己。） 16. The company's liberal policies on employee benefits have helped to attract and retain top talent.（公司在员工福利方面的宽容政策有助于吸引和留住顶尖人才。） 17. The mayor's liberal views on urban development have sparked debates among city residents.（市长对城市发展的自由主义观点引发了市民之间的辩论。） 18. She is known for her liberal use of spices in her cooking, creating unique and flavorful dishes.（她以在烹饪中大量使用香料而著称，制作出独特而美味的菜肴。） 19. The school's liberal arts curriculum encourages students to explore a wide range of subjects and perspectives.（学校的文科课程鼓励学生探索广泛的学科和观点。） 20. The government's liberal approach to regulation has led to concerns about consumer safety.（政府对监管的宽容态度引发了对消费者安全的担忧。）