re‧lease 1 S2 W2 AC / rɪlis / 动词 [及物动词] #

1 let somebody go to let someone go free, after having kept them somewhere → free , discharge :

Police arrested several men, who were later released.

The bears are eventually released into the wild.

release somebody from something

He was released from the hospital yesterday.

2 make public to let news or official information be known and printed 同义词 publish :

The new trade figures have just been released.

3 film/record to make a CD, video, film etc available for people to buy or see :

A version of the game for Mac computers will be released in February.

4 stop holding/drop to stop holding or drop something :

Thousands of bombs were released over Dresden.

release your grip/hold (on somebody/something)

The sudden noise made him release his hold on her arm.

5 feelings to express or get rid of feelings such as anger or worry :

Physical exercise is a good way of releasing stress.

6 chemical to let a substance flow out

release something into something

Oil was released into the sea.

7 from a duty to allow someone not to do their duty or work :

Because of rising costs, the company released 10% of their workforce.

release somebody from something

Williams asked to be released from her contract.

8 machinery to allow part of a piece of machinery or equipment to move from the position in which it is fastened or held :

Release the handbrake first.

re‧lease 2 S3 W2 AC noun #

1 from prison [单数形式，不可数] when someone is officially allowed to go free, after being kept somewhere :
Before release, the sea lions are fitted with electronic tracking devices. release from Simon has obtained early release from prison. 2 record/film a) [可数名词] a new CD, video, film etc that is available to buy or see :
the band’s latest release b) be on (general) release if a film is on release, you can go and see it in a cinema :
The film is on general release. 3 feelings [单数形式，不可数] a) freedom to show or express your feelings :
Playing an instrument can be a form of emotional release. b) a feeling that you are free from the worry or pain that you have been suffering :
treatment that will bring a release from pain 4 chemicals [不可数名词] when a chemical, gas etc is allowed to flow out of its usual container release into the release of toxic waste into the rivers 5 official statement [可数和不可数名词] an official statement, report etc that is made available to be printed or broadcast, or the act of making it available SYN publication :
October 22nd is the date set for the report’s release. → press release 6 machine [可数名词] a handle, button etc that can be pressed to allow part of a machine to move