"one not guided in belief by authority; one who submits the claims of authority to what he deems the test of reason," 1690s, from free (adj.) + think (v.) + agent noun suffix -er (1). Free-thought "rationalism" is from 1711. Related: Free-thinking.
双语例句
1. I wasn't expecting you to do it for free.
我并没有指望你白干。
来自柯林斯例句
2. You get a big salary incentive and free board and lodging too.
你们能获得大笔激励性薪水,还可享受免费膳宿。
来自柯林斯例句
3. The shark was writhing around wildly, trying to get free.
鲨鱼拼命挣扎,试图逃脱。
来自柯林斯例句
4. What I did for you was free, gratis, you understand?