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🇺🇸 /ɹilˈis/
release 的核心意思是“放开、释放”,可引申为让人或事物获得自由、把产品公开推出、让物质或声音出来;作名词时还可指释放这一动作、已推出的产品或发布版本。
💡 记忆钩子
想象一只手松开握住的东西:人被释放、产品被推出、化学物质被放出,最后连声音也在结束时“松开”;名词 release 就是这种“放开或被放出来”的动作、结果或新推出的东西。
📝 学习建议
- 先掌握“松手、释放”和“发布产品”两个核心义,再扩展到化学物质、声音和法律等专业用法。
- release 不只是“发行”;在 release someone 中通常是“释放某人”,而不是“发布某人”。
📖 中文释义
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core 释放;放开📖 指把原先被抓住、关着或卡住的人或东西放开,使其获得自由或恢复活动。💡 常用结构是 the release of + 人或物,也可说 release from + 监禁、控制等。它既可表示具体放开,也可表示正式释放;不要把它只理解成“发行”。countable uncountableThe release of the hostages was confirmed early this morning.人质获释的消息于今天一早得到确认。The device has a safety release.这个装置有一个安全释放装置。
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core 发布;发行📖 指把软件、产品或其新版本正式提供给公众或用户使用。💡 常见搭配是 a software release、a new release 和 the release of a new version。它既可指发布这一过程,也可指发布的版本;谈电影、音乐或产品时常译为“上映、发行或发布”。countable uncountableThe company announced the release of a new version of the app.公司宣布将发布这款应用的新版本。The software release fixed several security problems.这次软件发布修复了几个安全问题。
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core 新推出的产品📖 指最近被推出或提供购买、观看、使用的东西,尤其是电影、音乐、书籍或产品。💡 常用复数 the latest releases 表示“最新推出的作品或产品”,也可说 a new release。这里强调的是已经推出的东西,不是发布动作本身。countable uncountableThe store has all the latest movie releases.这家店有所有最新发行的电影。
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common 放出;释放出的东西📖 指被解开、放开或释放出来的东西,也可指释放这一行为的结果,例如放飞的蝴蝶。💡 常见结构是 a release of + 物质或动物。若强调“释放动作”,可用 release;若强调释放出来的具体对象,通常需要上下文说明是什么被放出。countable uncountableThe ceremony ended with the release of hundreds of butterflies.仪式以放飞数百只蝴蝶结束。
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common 放弃债权或索赔📖 在法律语境中,指放弃对某项债务、权利或索赔的要求。💡 常见结构是 sign a release 或 release of a claim。它是法律用语,不能仅凭日常“释放”的意思理解为把某人放走;具体权利通常由文件明确说明。countable uncountableShe signed a release giving up any further claim against the company.她签署了一份放弃今后对该公司任何索赔的文件。
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common 解脱;痛苦的缓解📖 指从疼痛、压力或痛苦中得到解脱,像负担被松开一样。💡 常见结构是 find relief and release from + 痛苦或压力,也可单独说 emotional release。日常英语中 relief 更常表示“缓解或宽慰”,release 更强调压抑或负担被释放出来。countable uncountableWriting about her experience gave her a sense of release.写下自己的经历让她感到如释重负。
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common 化学物质的释放📖 指某种化学物质从原来的载体、细胞或系统中被释放出来。💡 常见结构是 the release of + 化学物质,以及 controlled release 表示“控制释放”。这是科学语境中的用法,通常不表示有人主动把东西交给公众。countable uncountableThe treatment causes the slow release of the drug into the bloodstream.这种治疗会使药物缓慢释放到血液中。
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common 声音的收束方式📖 在语音或声音合成中,指声音结束、停止或从发声状态中释放出来的过程或方式。💡 常见结构是 the release of a sound 或 sound release。这个义项主要用于语音学、音乐制作和声音合成等专业语境,不要与一般产品发布混淆。countable uncountableThe synthesizer lets you adjust the release of each note.这台合成器可以调节每个音符的收束时间。
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rare 铁路闭塞放行卡📖 历史铁路闭塞系统中,指在没有电报站的中间侧线传递信息和指示的印刷卡片。💡 这是历史铁路术语,通常只在铁路史或专业资料中出现。一般语境中的 release 不表示这种卡片。countable historical uncountable
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common 释放装置📖 指用来按需要固定住或放开另一个装置、部件或机构的设备。💡 常见结构是 a release mechanism、a release device 或 safety release。这里的 release 修饰装置,表示“用于释放的”,不一定指释放动作本身。countable uncountablePress the release button to remove the battery.按下释放按钮即可取出电池。
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rare 性高潮📖 在成人语境中,指性高潮,即性兴奋达到顶点后的释放;这是中性但较少用于一般学习场景的用法。💡 通常出现在成人文学或临床语境中,常与 sexual 或 orgasmic 等词搭配。日常交流中不要默认 release 指这个义项。countable uncountable
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rare 射出的精液📖 在成人或临床语境中,指射精时排出的精液。💡 这是性相关的专门用法,通常需要明确的医学或成人语境。一般英语交流中 release 不会单独按此义理解。countable uncountable
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rare 爵士乐中的桥段📖 在爵士乐中,指一种特定的桥段或连接段落,用来连接音乐结构的不同部分。💡 这是音乐专业术语,通常只在爵士乐理论或演奏讨论中出现。学习一般英语时可暂不优先掌握。countable uncountable
releases
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core 放开;松手📖 指不再抓住、控制或容纳某人或某物,让它从手中或限制中出来。💡 常见结构是 release one’s grip on + 物,以及 release the button or lever。它通常是及物动词,不能直接把中文“松开”习惯性地当作不带宾语的英语动词使用。transitiveRelease the handle slowly.慢慢松开把手。She released her grip on the rope.她松开了握住绳子的手。
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core 发布;发行📖 指把新产品、软件、电影或版本正式公开提供给用户或公众。💡 常见结构是 release a product、release an update 和 release something to the public。不要把它和 announce 混为一谈:announce 是宣布,release 还包含实际推出或提供。transitiveThe studio will release the film next month.这家制片公司将于下个月发行这部电影。They released an update for the app yesterday.他们昨天发布了这款应用的更新。
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core 释放;放出📖 指解除对人的拘禁或限制,使其获得自由,也可用于被关着的动物等。💡 常见结构是 release someone from prison、release someone on bail 和 be released。release from 后面接监禁或限制的来源;不要漏掉被释放的人这个宾语。transitiveHe was released from prison after two years.他两年后获释出狱。The rescue team released the bird from the net.救援队把那只鸟从网中解救出来。
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common 排放;放出📖 指让水、气体、能量或其他物质从容器或系统中出来。💡 常见结构是 release + 物质 + into/onto + 地点。用于环境或工程语境时,宾语通常是水、气体、热量等,不要只按“释放人”来理解。transitiveThe dam releases water into the river every spring.这座水坝每年春天都向河流放水。
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common 挂断电话📖 在电话服务语境中,指结束通话,尤其是因对方行为不当而挂断电话。💡 常见结构是 release the call,主要用于客服、通信或技术语境。日常英语更常说 hang up;不要在普通对话中把 release the call 当作最自然的“挂电话”。transitiveThe operator warned that she would release the call if the abuse continued.接线员警告说,如果辱骂继续,她就会挂断电话。
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common 放弃法律权利📖 在法律语境中,指放弃索赔、土地或建筑物等方面的法律主张或权利。💡 常见结构是 release a claim、release one’s rights to + 财产。它通常出现在合同和法律文件中,不能简单替换日常的 give up;宾语应明确表示权利或主张。transitiveThe agreement requires him to release all claims against the seller.协议要求他放弃对卖方的一切索赔。
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common 放宽;解除义务📖 指使某种限制变松,或解除某人原本必须承担的义务、责任或约束。💡 常见结构是 release someone from + 义务或责任,以及 release a restriction。这个义项偏正式;表示“放松身体或控制”时,relax 往往更自然。transitiveThe manager released her from her usual duties for the afternoon.经理下午免除了她平时的工作职责。
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rare 制造得分机会📖 在足球等运动中,指传球或行动为队友创造进攻或射门机会。💡 常见结构是 release a teammate,通常表示及时传球让队友向前进攻。它是体育报道用语,不要理解成把队友从拘禁中释放。transitive
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common 释放化学物质📖 指让化学物质从细胞、材料或其他载体中释放出来。💡 常见结构是 release + 化学物质,以及 release something into + 环境或系统。这个用法多见于生物学、化学和医学文本,通常不表示主动向公众发布。The cells release hormones into the bloodstream.这些细胞把激素释放到血液中。
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common 推出;上市📖 不及物使用时,指产品、游戏或作品正式推出并开始可用或可获得。💡 常见结构是 something releases 或 be released,后面可接时间或地点。美式英语中常用这个不及物说法,但在正式表达中 be released 也很常见;不要把它误当作“某人释放了某物”的及物结构。intransitiveThe game releases worldwide in October.这款游戏将于十月在全球推出。
releases
present,singular,third-person
releasing
participle,present
released
participle,past
released
past
verb
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rare 重新出租📖 指再次把房屋或其他财产出租,或重新授予其租约。💡 常见结构是 release a property to someone 或 release a lease,主要出现在房地产和法律文件中。不要把这里的 release 理解为解除租约;具体方向要由上下文判断。transitive
releases
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releasing
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released
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released
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📘 英文释义 (WordNet)
共 22 组
generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids;
同义词集:
secrete
release
secrete digestive juices
release a hormone into the blood stream
上位: exudate, exude, ooze, ooze out, transude
下位: water
the act of liberating someone or something
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liberation
release
freeing
上位: accomplishment, achievement
下位: clearing, deregulating, deregulation, emancipation, parole, probation, relief
eliminate (a substance);
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exhaust
discharge
expel
eject
release
combustion products are exhausted in the engine
the plant releases a gas
下位: abort, bleed, blow, breathe, egest, eliminate, emit, eruct, excrete, fester, hemorrhage, maturate, pass, pass off, shed blood, spew, spew out, suppurate
(music) the act or manner of terminating a musical phrase or tone
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release
tone ending
上位: conclusion, ending, termination
下位: explosion, plosion
a formal written statement of relinquishment
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release
waiver
discharge
下位: exemption, granting immunity, immunity
the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
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dismissal
dismission
discharge
firing
liberation
release
sack
sacking
上位: conclusion, ending, termination
下位: deactivation, inactivation, removal, superannuation
make (assets) available
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unblock
unfreeze
free
release
release the holdings in the dictator's bank account
反义: block, freeze, immobilise, immobilize
上位: issue, supply
the act of allowing a fluid to escape
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spill
spillage
release
上位: flow, stream
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
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publish
bring out
put out
issue
release
publish a magazine or newspaper
上位: air, bare, publicise, publicize
下位: edit
activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion;
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release
outlet
vent
she had no other outlet for her feelings
he gave vent to his anger
上位: activity
let (something) fall or spill from a container
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turn
release
turn the flour onto a plate
上位: channel, channelise, channelize, transfer, transmit, transport
下位: throw
release, as from one's grip;
同义词集:
let go of
let go
release
relinquish
Let go of the door handle, please!
relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall
反义: hold, take hold
下位: discharge, disengage, let loose, loose, muster out, pop, toggle, unleash, withdraw
release (gas or energy) as a result of a chemical reaction or physical decomposition
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release
free
liberate
上位: bring forth, generate
part with a possession or right;
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release
relinquish
resign
free
give up
I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest
resign a claim to the throne
上位: give, hand, pass, pass on, reach, turn over
下位: give, sacrifice
grant freedom to; free from confinement
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free
liberate
release
unloose
unloosen
loose
反义: confine, detain
下位: bail, parole, run
make (information) available for publication
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free
release
release the list with the names of the prisoners
上位: issue, supply
merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film)
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release
a new release from the London Symphony Orchestra
上位: merchandise, product, ware
a device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism
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release
button
上位: device
a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation
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acquittance
release
上位: instrument, legal document, legal instrument, official document
an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation
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handout
press release
release
上位: announcement, promulgation
euphemistic expressions for death
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passing
loss
departure
exit
expiration
going
release
thousands mourned his passing
上位: death, decease, expiry
a process that liberates or discharges something;
同义词集:
release
there was a sudden release of oxygen
the release of iodine from the thyroid gland
上位: action, activity, natural action, natural process
下位: emission
🌳 词源
名词和主要动词义来自中古英语,经古法语演变而来;另一个动词义来自 re- 加 lease,表示“重新出租”。
Proto-Italic *wre-
Latin re-der.
Old French re-
Proto-Indo-European *(s)leg-
Proto-Indo-European *(s)leg-s-ós
Latin laxus
Proto-Indo-European *-h₂
Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂
Proto-Indo-European *-yéti
Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂yéti
Proto-Indo-European *-h₂tiinflu.
Proto-Italic *-ājō
Proto-Italic *-āō
Latin -ō
Latin laxō
Vulgar Latin *laxicāre
Vulgar Latin *lassicāre
Old French laschier
Old French relaschier
Old French relaisserbor.
Middle English relesen
English release
From Middle English relesen, relessen, from Old French relaisser (variant of relascher).
🔄 变式
released
past
releases
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releasing
present
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