🇬🇧🇨🇳 release - 释放 : English Lesson

Meaning of "release" ("释放"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Release is when a person who has been kept in prison, or another place they were not allowed to leave, is finally allowed to go free and walk out. It is an official moment when the doors are opened, and the person is told they can leave and go back to normal life.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The knight’s release from the dungeon was delayed because the guard couldn’t find the right key on his giant jangly keyring.

The wizard’s release from the tower came with a warning: “Next time, don’t turn the king into a frog.”

The vampire’s release from the castle basement was scheduled for sunset, because sunscreen was not working out for him.

The pirate’s release from the dungeon included a strict rule: no more trying to steal the king’s crown.

The superhero’s release from jail was fast, because everyone realized you probably shouldn’t lock up the person who saves the world.

At the release, the gate swung open and sunlight fell on his face. His mother waited with a red scarf; she saw his release day and ran forward at his release. At the release of the lock, the guard stepped back. The release changed his hands from cold to warm as he hugged her, laughing and crying at once.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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