release

• 名词，指释放、放开某物的行为，或向公众发布、公开某事物的行为，也可以指被释放或发布的状态。

A noun referring to the act of setting something free, making something available to the public, or the state of being freed or made available.

1. Setting freeB1formal

   The act of allowing someone or something to be free.

   释放

   • The prisoner's release was approved by the court.
   • The release of the hostages was a relief for everyone.
   • The animal's release back into the wild was successful.

   同义词absolutionacquittaldeliverancedischargeemancipationfreeingliberation

   反义词bondagecaptureconfinementcustodydetentionimprisonmentincarcerationrestraint

2. Publication or distributionB1formal

   The act of making something available to the public, such as a film, album, or software.

   发行

   • The release of the new movie is scheduled for next month.
   • The band celebrated the release of their latest album.
   • The software release includes several new features.

   同义词debutdistributionissuanceissuelaunchpublication

3. Emotional reliefB2informal

   The feeling of being freed from stress, tension, or emotional burden.

   情绪释放

   • Crying can be a healthy emotional release.
   • Exercise provides a great release for stress.
   • Talking to a friend gave her a sense of release.

   同义词catharsiseasingliberationoutletreliefvent

• 动词，表示释放、放开某物，向公众发布或公开某事物，也可指发行、上映（作品）。

A verb used to indicate the act of setting something free, making something available to the public, or letting go of something.

1. Set freeB1formal

   To allow someone or something to leave a place or to stop being held.

   释放

   • The prisoner was released after serving five years.
   • They released the bird back into the wild.
   • The company released the hostages unharmed.

   同义词dischargeemancipatefreelet goliberateset freeunbindunleashuntie

   反义词arrestcaptureconfinedetainenslaveholdimprisonincarceraterestrainshackle

2. Make public or availableB1formal

   To make something available to the public, such as a product, film, or information.

   发布

   • The studio will release the new movie next month.
   • The company released its annual report today.
   • They released a statement denying the allegations.

   同义词announcecirculatedisclosedistributeissuelaunchpublishput outunveil

   反义词concealhideretainsuppresswithhold

3. Let go ofB1formal

   To stop holding something or to allow something to move freely.

   放开

   • He released his grip on the rope.
   • She released the brake and the car started moving.
   • The mechanism releases the latch when you press the button.

   同义词dischargedropfreelet goliberatelooseset freeunleashuntie

   反义词claspclutchgraspgripholdretain

4. Emit or dischargeB2formal

   To allow a substance, energy, or gas to escape or flow out.

   释放

   • The factory released toxic fumes into the air.
   • The volcano released a cloud of ash and smoke.
   • The battery releases energy slowly over time.

   同义词dischargeemanateemitexcreteexudegive offgive outleaklet outsend outvent

   反义词absorbcontainholdretain