Middle English frely, from Old English freolice "of one's own accord, readily;" see free (adj.) + -ly (2). Meaning "unstintedly; plentifully" is from c. 1300; that of "without constraint, under free conditions" is from 1590s. Similar formation in Middle Low German vrilike, Dutch vrijelijk "freely," German freilich "to be sure."
双语例句
1. All sorts of colours will result as these flowers hybridise freely.
这些花自由杂交后会产生各种各样的颜色。
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2. The clay court was slippery and he was unable to move freely.
红土网球场很滑，他不能自如地移动。
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3. Merchandise can now circulate freely among the EU countries.
商品现在可以在欧盟各国自由流通。
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4. She wondered whether he had someone to whom he could talk freely.
她不知道他是否有可以倾心交谈的对象。
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5. They used these words freely, often in front of their parents too.
