liberal /ˈlibərəl/ adj. 1.慷慨的,大方的:They were liberal in their help. 他们慷慨相助。He is liberal of/with his money. 他用钱大方。2.开明的,心胸宽大的:be liberal to an opponent 对反对者很大度Try to keep a liberal attitude and listen to both sides. 要保持宽宏大量的态度并要倾听两边看法。3.自由的:a liberal translation 意译;the Liberal Party 英国自由党 The chairman gave a liberal interpretation of the rules. 主席对这个制度做了灵活解释。