releases
releases — 動詞
- releasespresent simple I / you / we / they
- releaseses3rd person singular
- releasesing-ing form
- releasesedpast simple
1. to let a person or animal leave a place where they have been forced to stay, suc
釋放
使人或動物脫離監禁或束縛
to let a person or animal leave a place where they have been forced to stay, such as a prison, cage, or hospital.
The judge ordered the guards to release the prisoner after the court hearing.
法官在聽證會結束後命令警衛釋放那名囚犯。
release + direct object (person) + after [event]
After the oil spill, volunteers worked together to release the rescued seabirds back into the wild.
漏油事件發生後，志工們合力將獲救的海鳥放回野外。
release + animal + back into + location
Gabriel was released from the hospital on Thursday after making a full recovery.
Gabriel 在完全康復後於星期四出院了。
The wildlife centre will release the bear cub into the forest once it is fully healed.
野生動物中心會在熊寶寶完全痊癒後把牠放回森林。
Activists demanded that the government release all political prisoners immediately.
活動人士要求政府立刻釋放所有政治犯。
文法句型
release + noun phrase (person/animal) + from + place
用法筆記
Frequently used in passive voice (especially with from + institution). Object is most often a person or animal kept against their will.
常見錯誤
2. to stop holding or pressing something such as a handle, button, or lever so that
鬆開
放開原本握住或按住的裝置
to stop holding or pressing something such as a handle, button, or lever so that it can move back to its original position.
Gabriel released the brake and the car began to roll down the hill.
Gabriel 鬆開煞車，車子開始往山下滑行。
release + brake to allow movement
Quinn released the rope, and the sailboat drifted away from the dock.
Quinn 放開繩子，帆船便漂離了碼頭。
Keiko released the window latch and pushed the frame open to let in fresh air.
Keiko 鬆開窗戶的閂鎖，推開窗框讓新鮮的空氣進來。
Yan released his grip on the suitcase handle and stretched his fingers.
Yan 放開手提箱握把，伸展了一下手指。
文法句型
release + noun phrase (part of a device)
用法筆記
Object is usually a mechanical part of a device (brake, switch, button, lever, latch, catch). Do not confuse with 'let go of' (more general: 'let go of my hand').
3. to drop or fire a bomb, missile, or other military weapon from an aircraft or la
投放；發射
從空中或發射器投放炸彈或飛彈
to drop or fire a bomb, missile, or other military weapon from an aircraft or launcher so that it falls toward a target.
The fighter jet released its payload over the designated test range.
戰鬥機在指定的測試區上空投下了載彈。
release + military payload from aircraft
This drone can release small guided missiles with very high accuracy.
這架無人機能夠以極高的精準度發射小型導引飛彈。
During the training exercise, the pilot released two practice bombs over the sea.
在訓練演習中，飛行員在海面上空投下了兩枚練習彈。
The helicopter released a flare to confuse the heat-seeking missile.
直升機發射了一枚誘餌彈來迷惑追熱飛彈。
- hold
to keep the weapon on board
文法句型
release + weapon + from + aircraft/launcher
用法筆記
Restricted to military or combat contexts. The subject is always a weapon system (aircraft, drone, launcher, soldier). Not used for throwing objects by hand.
常見錯誤
4. to let a gas, liquid, heat, or other substance flow out of a container, pipe, or
排放；釋出
讓氣體或液體從容器中流出
to let a gas, liquid, heat, or other substance flow out of a container, pipe, or natural source into the surrounding environment.
The old factory released toxic chemicals into the river for many years.
那間老工廠多年來一直將有毒化學物質排放到河裡。
release + chemicals/toxins + into + environment
When Lakan opened the bottle, the compressed gas released with a loud hiss.
Lakan 打開瓶子的時候，壓縮氣體咻的一聲釋放出來。
passive-like intransitive: gas released (with sound)
The steel plant near Akira's school releases thick black smoke into the air every morning.
Akira 學校附近的鋼鐵廠每天早上都會排放濃濃的黑煙到空氣中。
The wound released a small amount of clear fluid, so the nurse cleaned it gently.
傷口滲出少量清澈的液體，護士便輕輕地清理傷口。
文法句型
release + substance + into + location
用法筆記
Often used in environmental and scientific contexts. The substance is described as flowing, leaking, or escaping — not being actively pushed out by a person.
常見錯誤
5. to give way to a strong feeling you were keeping hidden, letting it show in your
抒發
將壓抑的情感或情緒表達出來
to give way to a strong feeling you were keeping hidden, letting it show in your words or actions.
After the funeral, Camila finally released all the grief she had been holding inside.
葬禮結束後，Camila 終於釋放出內心壓抑已久的悲傷。
release + grief / sadness held inside
Running helps Andrei release the stress and frustration from a long day at work.
跑步能幫助 Andrei 釋放工作上累積一整天的壓力和挫折感。
The children released their excitement by shouting and running around the playground.
孩子們用大喊和在操場上奔跑的方式來發洩他們的興奮之情。
Therapy gave Shanti a safe space to release the anger she had bottled up for years.
心理治療給了 Shanti 一個安全的空間去抒發積壓多年的憤怒。
文法句型
release + emotion noun phrase
用法筆記
The emotion is always framed as something that was previously held back or suppressed. Common objects: grief, anger, frustration, stress, tension, excitement.
常見錯誤
6. to make information, a report, a statement, or other material available for the
公布；發布
讓文件或資訊對外公開
to make information, a report, a statement, or other material available for the public to see, read, or use.
The company released its annual earnings report to shareholders this morning.
公司今天早上向股東公布了年度收益報告。
release + report + to + audience
The police have not yet released the name of the victim to the media.
警方尚未向媒體公布受害者的姓名。
release + information + to the media / public
The government will release the full investigation findings next week.
政府將在下週公布完整的調查結果。
The university released a statement confirming the new scholarship programme.
那所大學發布了一份聲明，確認了新的獎學金計畫。
- publish
standard for books, articles, and academic work
- issue
formal; used for official statements, warnings, or directives
- make public
phrasal; emphasises the before/after secrecy contrast
文法句型
release + noun phrase (information) + to + audience
用法筆記
Distinguish from 'issue' (more formal/official documents) and 'publish' (printed or online media). 'Release' emphasises the act of making something available that was previously restricted or confidential.
常見錯誤
7. to make a film, album, or other entertainment work available for audiences to wa
發行
讓電影、音樂等作品上市
to make a film, album, or other entertainment work available for audiences to watch, listen to, or buy, typically through a studio, record label, or streaming service.
Netflix released a new documentary about climate change last week.
Netflix 上週發行了一部關於氣候變遷的紀錄片。
release + documentary (streaming media)
The band's first album was released in 2019 and quickly became a hit in Japan.
這個樂團的第一張專輯於 2019 年發行，很快就在日本大受歡迎。
A24 plans to release the horror film in cinemas across Taiwan this autumn.
A24 計劃今年秋天在臺灣的電影院發行這部恐怖片。
Nadia was thrilled when the studio finally released her short film online.
Nadia 的作品終於被片商上線發行，她非常開心。
Every year the orchestra releases a live recording of its New Year concert.
這個樂團每年都會發行新年音樂會的現場錄音。
- withhold
to keep something from being made available, often deliberately
文法句型
release + noun phrase (film, album, single, documentary)
用法筆記
The subject is typically an organisation (studio, label, platform), not an individual creator. An individual 'releases' work only when they self-publish it through their own means.
常見錯誤
8. to put a new product, device, or piece of software on the market so customers ca
推出
讓新產品上市販售
to put a new product, device, or piece of software on the market so customers can purchase it, frequently accompanied by promotional events or marketing campaigns.
Apple released the latest iPad model with a faster processor in March.
Apple 在三月份推出了搭載更快處理器的最新 iPad 機型。
release + product model (electronics)
Toyota plans to release a fully electric SUV at the Tokyo Motor Show next year.
Toyota 計劃明年在東京車展推出一款全電動 SUV。
The gaming company released a new version of its controller with longer battery life.
這家遊戲公司推出了新版本的手把，電池續航力更長。
Barnes & Noble will release the author's debut novel in hardcover this June.
Barnes & Noble 將於今年六月推出這位作者的首部精裝小說。
Samsung released its foldable phone across Southeast Asia before other markets.
Samsung 在其他市場之前，率先在東南亞推出了摺疊手機。
- discontinue
to stop making or selling a product
文法句型
release + noun phrase (product, model, version, software)
用法筆記
Often used interchangeably with 'launch' for products, but 'release' places more emphasis on the item becoming available to buy, while 'launch' emphasises the promotional event around it.
常見錯誤
9. To formally free a person or organisation from a legal duty, debt, or promise, o
免除；放棄
解除法律責任或權利
To formally free a person or organisation from a legal duty, debt, or promise, or to voluntarily give up a right or entitlement that you hold.
The hospital released Dr. Okafor from any legal responsibility after the review.
醫院在審查後免除了 Okafor 醫師的所有法律責任。
release + someone + from + liability (legal)
By signing the form, Mei released the delivery company from all future claims regarding the damaged goods.
Mei 簽署了表格，免除貨運公司對這批受損貨物的一切索賠責任。
The landlord released Liang from the lease agreement after Liang found a job in another city.
房東解除了 Liang 的租約，因為 Liang 在另一個城市找到了工作。
The court ordered the bank to release its claim on the family home.
法院命令銀行放棄對該家庭住宅的抵押權。
Ravindra agreed to release his right to inherit the property in exchange for cash.
Ravindra 同意放棄房產繼承權以換取現金。
文法句型
release + someone + from + obligation/liability
release + a + claim/right
用法筆記
Typically appears in legal documents, contracts, and court proceedings. Unlike the other senses, this one can take an abstract object (a claim, a right, an obligation) rather than a physical item.
常見錯誤
releases — 名詞
- releasessingular
- releasesesplural
1. the moment when someone who has been kept in prison is set free, either at the e
釋放；獲釋
囚犯獲准離開監獄
the moment when someone who has been kept in prison is set free, either at the end of their sentence or by an earlier decision
After serving twelve years, Bao's release from prison was celebrated by his whole family.
服刑十二年後，Bao 的獲釋讓全家人都非常高興。
The court ordered the early release of the young man because of his good behavior.
法院因為那名年輕人的良好表現，下令讓他提早獲釋。
collocation: early release
Walid's release date was moved forward after the lawyer presented new evidence.
在律師提出新證據後，Walid 的釋放日期提前了。
Paloma felt nervous on the morning of her release, unsure what life outside prison held.
Paloma 在獲釋當天早上感到緊張，不知道監獄外的生活會如何。
- freedom
more general; 'release' focuses on the act, 'freedom' on the resulting state
- liberation
more formal and dramatic, often used for groups or political contexts
- imprisonment
the act of being put or kept in prison
- captivity
the state of being kept as a prisoner
用法筆記
Often used with 'early', 'conditional', or 'parole' to describe the type of release.
常見錯誤
2. the process by which a gas, liquid, or other material flows or escapes from a co
排放；洩漏
氣體或液體的流出
the process by which a gas, liquid, or other material flows or escapes from a container or place where it was held
The release of dangerous chemicals from the factory alarmed everyone living nearby.
工廠排放有害化學物質，讓住在附近的居民感到驚慌。
collocation: release of [substance]
Engineers managed to stop the release of oil into the river before it spread further.
工程師在油汙擴散到河川更遠處之前，成功阻止了洩漏。
The sudden release of water from the dam caused flooding in the valley below.
水壩突然放水，導致下方的河谷氾濫。
A steady release of steam from the kettle kept the kitchen warm all morning.
熱水瓶持續冒出蒸氣，讓廚房整個早上都溫暖又舒適。
- containment
the action of keeping something harmful under control
用法筆記
Typically used with 'of' followed by the substance name (e.g. release of gas, release of heat). In environmental contexts, often refers to accidental or unwanted escape.
3. a feeling of being freed from worry, stress, or an unpleasant emotional state, o
解脫；抒發
擺脫壓力的輕鬆感受
a feeling of being freed from worry, stress, or an unpleasant emotional state, often after a difficult period
Finishing her final exams gave Saira an incredible feeling of release.
考完期末考讓 Saira 有種難以置信的解脫感。
pattern: feeling of release
For Bao, talking to a close friend provided a release from daily stress.
對 Bao 來說，跟好友聊聊天就是從日常壓力中獲得抒發。
Learning that the surgery went well gave the Watanabe family a deep sense of release.
得知手術順利成功，Watanabe 一家人感到深深的解脫。
A long run after work offers many people a welcome release from mental tension.
下班後長跑一段路，對許多人來說是一種讓心情放鬆的解脫。
用法筆記
Often found in the phrases 'a sense of release', 'a feeling of release', or 'a release from [something stressful]'. Not used as a countable noun for specific instances.
常見錯誤
4. the point at which a product, set of information, or a service is made available
發布；公開
讓大眾取得新資訊或產品
the point at which a product, set of information, or a service is made available to the public, typically in a business or official context (as distinct from the release of creative works such as films or music).
The company announced the release of its new software for home users next month.
該公司宣布下個月將發布新的家用軟體版本。
collocation: announcement / release of [product]
The government delayed the release of the official report until all the facts were checked.
政府延後發布那份官方報告，直到所有事實都經過查證。
The release of the updated safety rules was welcomed by workers at the building site.
新版安全規範的發布受到工地所有工人的歡迎。
The museum prepared for the public release of the ancient documents next spring.
博物館正在為明年春季公開展出那些古代文件做準備。
- publication
specifically for written or printed material; more formal
- launch
often used for products with a marketing event; suggests a big promotional push
- distribution
focuses on the physical or digital delivery rather than the act of making available
用法筆記
Used for information, products, software, and official documents. For creative works like films and music, the more specific noun 'release' (sense 6 or via the verb) is preferred.
5. an official written document sent to journalists and media organizations to anno
新聞稿
提供給媒體的官方書面聲明
an official written document sent to journalists and media organizations to announce news or give information about a particular event or decision
The hospital issued a press release to update the public on the patient's condition.
醫院發布了一則新聞稿，向大眾說明病人的最新情況。
phrase: issue a press release
According to a press release from the company, the new factory will open next year.
根據該公司的新聞稿，新工廠將於明年啟用。
The mayor's office sent out a press release detailing the new city park project.
市長辦公室發出新聞稿，說明新的市立公園建設計畫。
Journalists received a press release from the charity describing its work in rural schools.
記者們收到該慈善機構的新聞稿，內容說明他們在偏鄉學校的工作。
- statement
a broader term; a press release is a specific type of written statement for the media
- announcement
can be spoken or written; less formal than 'press release'
- bulletin
usually shorter and more urgent than a press release
用法筆記
Almost always used in the compound form 'press release'. Can be shortened to 'release' only when the context is clearly about media communications.
常見錯誤
6. a new piece of music, such as a song or album, that is offered for sale or strea
發行作品
新推出的音樂作品
a new piece of music, such as a song or album, that is offered for sale or streaming to the public
Otis bought the new release by his favorite band on the day it came out.
Otis 在他最喜歡的樂團發行新作品當天就買了。
The singer's latest release reached number one on the music charts in its first week.
那位歌手的最新發行作品上架第一週就登上了排行榜冠軍。
collocation: latest release / new release
Naoko downloaded the new release from the jazz quartet and listened on the bus.
Naoko 下載了那個爵士四重奏的新作品，在公車上聆聽。
The band's first release was a simple three-song record made in a local studio.
那個樂團的第一張發行作品是在當地錄音室錄製的一張簡單三首歌唱片。
用法筆記
Also used for films, video games, and books, though the most common context is music. Often modified by 'new', 'latest', 'first', or 'upcoming'.
7. the situation in which a film is shown in cinemas and people can go and watch it
上映
電影在電影院公開放映
the situation in which a film is shown in cinemas and people can go and watch it, especially when it is available at many cinemas at the same time
The science‑fiction film was on general release in Malaysia for eight weeks.
這部科幻片在馬來西亞全面上映了八個星期。
on general release — fixed phrase for wide cinema availability
Asher's new documentary received a limited release at art‑house cinemas across Japan.
Asher 的新紀錄片在日本藝術電影院限量上映。
collocation: limited release
The studio planned a wide release for the animated film in over forty countries.
該工作室計劃將這部動畫片在超過四十個國家廣泛上映。
Mei waited for the film's release, but it arrived at her local cinema weeks late.
Mei 急切地等待這部電影上映，但這部片晚了幾週才在她當地的戲院推出。
A director's cut of the horror film went on limited release in New York.
這部恐怖片的導演剪輯版在紐約限量上映。
用法筆記
The fixed expression 'on general release' describes a film showing at many cinemas. 'Wide release' and 'limited release' describe the scale of cinema availability.