B2 to give freedom or free movement to someone or something释放,放走;放开,松开
to move a device from a fixed position to allow it to move freely拉开;松开
to fire a bomb or a missile (= flying weapon), or to allow it to fall发射;投(弹)
C1 to allow a substance to flow out from somewhere排放;释出;使逸出
to express a feeling that you have been trying not to show发泄;宣泄
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Their appeals to release the hostages fell on deaf ears.
Note how easy it is to release the catch quickly.
The prisoner has been released for humanitarian reasons.
He held out an olive branch to the opposition by releasing 42 political prisoners.
Highly toxic dioxins were released into the air.
C1 to allow something to be shown in public or to be available for use公开;公布;发布
B2 If a company releases a film or musical recording, it allows the film to be shown in cinemas, or makes the musical recording available for the public to buy.发行;上映
Indian English to make a product, for example a book, available for the public to buy, often with a celebration; launch发布(新书等)
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The information has been released in dribs and drabs.
A new mix of their hit single is due to be released early next month.
We cannot release the names of the soldiers who were killed until we have informed their next of kin.
Police blundered by not releasing more details about the case to focus public interest.
They've just released a CD of their greatest hits.
C1 [ S or U ] an occasion when someone is allowed to leave prison, etc.释放;获释
C1 [ U ] the act of flowing out from somewhere排放;泄漏;渗漏
[ S or U ] a feeling that you are free from something unpleasant解脱;轻松感
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Immured in a dark airless cell, the hostages waited six months for their release.
After such a long illness, her death came as a merciful release.
This decision has removed the last obstacle to the hostages' release.
He killed the man just a month after his release from a secure mental hospital.
The pending releases of the prisoners are meant to create a climate for negotiation.
[ U ] the act of making something public or available for use公开;公布;发布
[ C ] a written statement that gives information to be broadcast or published发布的声明(或文件等)
B2 [ C ] a musical recording that is made available for the public to buy发行的唱片
If a film is on general release, it is available to be shown in cinemas.上映;公映
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An e-fit of the man prompted hundreds of calls after its release on Tuesday.
She's been in the limelight recently, following the release of her controversial new film.
Her latest release is an album of cover versions.
The film's release has been delayed.
The magazine reviews all the latest releases.
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