freeman
US /ˈfriː.mən/
UK /ˈfriː.mən/
名词
1.
自由人
a person who is not a slave or serf
示例:
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In ancient societies, a freeman had more rights than a slave.
在古代社会，自由人比奴隶拥有更多的权利。
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He was born a freeman, never knowing the chains of servitude.
他生来就是自由人，从未尝过奴役的枷锁。
2.
自由市民
a person who has been admitted to the freedom of a city or borough
示例:
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After years of service, he was granted the status of a freeman of the city.
经过多年的服务，他被授予该市自由市民的地位。
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The ancient ceremony recognized new freemen with a special key.
古老的仪式用一把特殊的钥匙来认可新的自由市民。