freeman
US /ˈfriː.mən/
UK /ˈfriː.mən/
名詞
1.
自由人
a person who is not a slave or serf
範例:
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In ancient societies, a freeman had more rights than a slave.
在古代社會，自由人比奴隸擁有更多的權利。
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He was born a freeman, never knowing the chains of servitude.
他生來就是自由人，從未嘗過奴役的枷鎖。
2.
自由市民
a person who has been admitted to the freedom of a city or borough
範例:
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After years of service, he was granted the status of a freeman of the city.
經過多年的服務，他被授予該市自由市民的地位。
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The ancient ceremony recognized new freemen with a special key.
古老的儀式用一把特殊的鑰匙來認可新的自由市民。